Caretaker

Suffolk County Council; Sudbury CP; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Staff wellbeing support

Supportive school community

Job summary

Tudor CofE Primary School in Sudbury is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to prepare the school for opening and carry out daily maintenance and statutory checks.

Responsibilities include unlocking gates and rooms, maintaining cleanliness, monitoring outdoor areas, litter picking, and assisting with safe school operations. Salary is £26,016 per annum pro rata for 2 hours per day during term time.

Qualifications

• Basic education (literacy and numeracy skills).
• Willingness to undertake training in statutory building checks
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one)
• Previous caretaking experience in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Attend relevant training as directed
• Unlock the outside gates
• Unlock all rooms inside the school
• Bring fruit in
• Bring in mail from mailbox and leave in reception
• Check and sweep if necessary, the tennis courts and playing field for debris/broken glass
• Check all outside areas
• Clean up bird droppings from artificial grass
• Blower leaves away at back off school play area/under canopy
• Check woodland area
• Sweep and tidy up quiet area outside school hall
• Make sure the areas under canopy (new school side) are kept clean
• Check all outside bins and change them when needed
• Blow the large playground clear of leaves when required
• Litter pick when required

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Follow instructions

Reliability

Education

Basic education (literacy and numeracy skills)

Job description

• Tudor CE Primary School
• Address:Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1NL
• Salary:£26,016 per annum pro rata
• Hours:2 hours per day, 6 – 8am, term time only
• Contract:Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference:5497

Tudor CE Primary School are seeking a Caretaker to prepare the school for opening to children and staff and to undertake essential maintenance and statutory checks each day and week.

Your responsibilities:

• Attend relevant training as directed
• Unlock the outside gates
• Unlock all rooms inside the school
• Bring fruit in
• Bring in mail from mailbox and leave in reception
• Check and sweep if necessary, the tennis courts and playing field for debris/broken glass
• Check all outside areas
• Clean up bird droppings from artificial grass
• Blower leaves away at back off school play area/under canopy
• Check woodland area
• Sweep and tidy up quiet area outside school hall
• Make sure the areas under canopy (new school side) are kept clean
• Check all outside bins and change them when needed
• Blow the large playground clear of leaves when required
• Litter pick when required

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Basic education (literacy and numeracy skills)
• Willingness to undertake training in statutory building checks
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one)

Experience:

• Previous caretaking experience in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential

Skills and knowledge:

• Awareness of health and safety procedures and regulations (desirable but training provided if needed)
• Ability to follow instructions and work to a high standard of cleanliness
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Personal qualities:

• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
• Attention to detail and a commitment to high standards
• Friendly and approachable manner
• Willingness to contribute positively to the school community
• Commitment to upholding the school’s values and safeguarding children

We offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Training and development opportunities
• A commitment to staff wellbeing
• The chance to make a difference in the lives of our pupils

Closing date: 12pm, 7 October 2026

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Tudor CofE Primary School, Sudbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks, including references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants must produce evidence of their right to work in the UK.

Tudor CofE Primary School, Sudbury is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.