Caretaker

Sapientia Education Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in the UK seeks a Caretaker to manage site responsibilities including security, cleaning, and emergency handling. Ideal candidates will understand health and safety, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate lettings. The role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for collaboration, with a focus on nurturing children's academic and social growth.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Opportunities for CPD

Amazing outdoor space

Qualifications

• Understanding of site management and basic safety procedures.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and manage emergencies.
• Willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments.
• Handle emergencies and ensure security of premises.
• Perform cleaning tasks and coordinate lettings.

Skills

Site management principles

Emergency handling

Health & Safety regulations

Cleaning responsibilities

Job description

Caretaker
Permanent
20 hours per week, Term Time + 3 weeks
SCP3; £24,796 – SCP4; £25,185 FTE per annum
£12,117 - £12,528 pro rata per annum
NOVEMBER 2025

White House Farm Primary School is an exciting and busy place to be. We aim to provide a high quality of learning for our 340 children who are aged between 4 and 11. Our broad and balanced curriculum inspires our children to be curious, resilient and to naturally seek challenges. With collaboration at the heart of everything we do, we are a nurturing community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We teach and model the skills our children will need to adapt, succeed and thrive in an ever-changing world.
Our school can offer:

· Fantastic children who enjoy school and strive to do their best
· A dedicated, friendly and supportive staff team
· Opportunities for working collaboratively with other schools in the Trust
· Amazing outdoor space
· A range of CPD opportunities

THE ROLE

We are seeking to appoint a Caretaker for White House Farm Primary School. Our vision is to give everyone the opportunity to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Hours of work will be in a split shift format as per the job description attached. These hours may be subject to change due to school events.
We are looking for someone who:-
• Understands the basic principles of site management
• Is able to carry out premises’ inspections and risk assessments
• Has an understanding of Health & Safety regulations and procedures
• Is able to deal with emergencies and problems in a positive and systematic manner
• Take responsibility for the security of the premises, undertaking keyholder responsibilities and is available to answer emergencies outside of regular working hours
• Undertakes an allocated level of cleaning alongside the site cleaners
• Co-ordinate lettings three nights of the week until 8pm
• Has a willingness to take on new challenges and an eagerness to accept responsibility