Caretaker

St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Career development

Family friendly policies

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking a reliable Caretaker to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for pupils and staff. The part-time role is 17.5 hours per week and based on site.

You will manage caretaking services across the school site, carry out minor maintenance and DIY tasks, and uphold health and safety standards while supporting safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking or facilities maintenance.
• Practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Ability to work under directions and follow procedures.
• Reliable with a responsible approach to duties.
• Ability to work with others and support a school environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work under broad direction and laid down procedures.
• Responsible for managing caretaking services to all buildings forming the school site, ensuring a safe and secure environment.
• Has good practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• Responsible for undertaking minor or temporary maintenance and repairs.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards.
• Understands the importance of health & safety.
• Contributes to the school’s statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Maintenance & DIY

Health & safety

Problem solving

Reliability

Teamwork

Following procedures

Job description

Are you practical, reliable and proud of maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for children and staff? Do you enjoy solving problems, taking pride in your work and being part of a caring school community?

St Raphael the Archangel CMAT are looking to recruit a Caretaker. This is a permanent, part time position working 17.5 hours per week, based at St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy.

St Joseph’s is a warm, welcoming and ambitious Catholic school where relationships matter and everyone is encouraged to flourish. Visitors often comment on our friendly atmosphere, happy children and strong sense of community.

We are looking for:

• Ability to work under broad direction and laid down procedures.
• Responsible for managing caretaking services to all buildings forming the school site, ensuring a safe and secure environment.
• Has good practical maintenance and DIY skills
• Responsible for undertaking minor or temporary maintenance and repairs.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards
• Understands the importance of health & safety
• Contributes to the school’s statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

As we strive to become an employer of choice, not only will you be joining a progressive multi-academy trust, you will also receive a competitive benefits package:

• Health & wellbeing initiatives
• Continuous career and personal development
• Family friendly policies
• Excellent pension scheme

We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission, therefore we actively encourage a wide diversity of applications. We are also committed to being an equal opportunities employer and will make reasonable adjustments as required for interview.