Caretaker

Parkside Primary School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being package

GP access

Well-being day off

Professional development

Job summary

Parkside Primary School in the West Midlands is seeking a proactive Caretaker to join our team. This part-time, full-year role covers 25 hours per week with term-time hours of 6:45am to 11:45am, plus potential holiday flex. Salary is based on 20 hours at £17,840–£18,415, with full-time equivalent £26,403–£27,254.

The role focuses on safe, secure premises management and site supervision. As Caretaker, you will lead premises management, supervise cleaning staff, conduct health and safety checks,

Qualifications

• Has experience of caretaking, site supervision, facilities management or building maintenance.
• Shows a positive attitude and reliability with a flexible, can-do approach to school life.
• Has experience supervising or managing staff.
• Can carry out a range of practical repair and maintenance tasks.
• Is organized, reliable and able to prioritise workloads.
• Is confident using technology, including tablet-based software systems.
• Has a strong understanding of health and safety responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Opening the school premises and ensuring secure premises in the evening via the Keyholder.
• Manage site security, alarms and respond to out-of-hours call outs as required.
• Carry out statutory premises checks and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Use tablet-based software to monitor health and safety requirements.
• Supervise and support janitor and cleaning staff, ensuring adequate cover.
• Undertake routine maintenance, repairs and decorating tasks.
• Monitor contractors on site and maintain grounds and outdoor areas.
• Promote school health and safety procedures and contribute to a safe environment.

Skills

Caretaking

Site supervision

Facilities management

Staff supervision

Repairs & maintenance

Organizational skills

Health & safety

Communication

Independent worker

Tools

Tablet software

Compliance software

Job description

Parkside Primary School

A Proud Member of The Creative Learning Partnership Trust.

Caretaker

Grade 5 - 25 hours per week - Full Year, Permanent post

Actual Salary based on 20 hours £17,840-£18,415 (Full-time equivalent salary would be £26,403-£27,254). Current hourly rate is £13.69-£14.13.

Working Hours 6:45am to 11:45am Monday to Friday during term-time. School holiday hours can be more flexible. Please note: Annual leave would need to be taken in school holidays.

Post Commencement: As soon as possible

Parkside is a thriving one-and-a-half form entry primary school with a warm, inclusive ethos and a strong sense of community. We pride ourselves on nurturing every child’s academic and personal development, preparing them for lifelong learning and success.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our hardworking team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for children, staff and visitors. Parkside is a busy and vibrant primary school, and we are looking for someone with excellent practical skills, a strong work ethic and a positive, flexible approach to school life.

The Role

As Caretaker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school site, ensuring our buildings and grounds are well maintained, secure and compliant with all relevant health and safety requirements.

You will take a lead role in premises management and will supervise the school's site and cleaning operations, including line management of a keyholder and the cleaning staff team.

Key responsibilities include:

Opening the school premises. Securing in the evening is done by the Keyholder.

Managing site security, alarms and responding to out-of-hours call outs when required.

Carrying out statutory premises checks and maintaining accurate compliance records.

Using the school's compliance management software via an iPad to monitor and record health and safety requirements.

Supervising and supporting the janitor and cleaning team, including monitoring standards and ensuring appropriate cover arrangements.

Undertaking routine maintenance, repairs and decorating tasks.

Monitoring contractors working on site.

Maintaining the school grounds, pathways and outdoor areas.

Supporting the school's health and safety procedures and contributing to a safe environment for all.

Contribute to the wider life of the school by promoting the school's values, supporting wellbeing initiatives, and undertaking other duties appropriate to the role as directed by senior leaders.

Person Specification

• Has experience of caretaking, site supervision, facilities management or building maintenance.
• A positive attitude, a great sense of humour and a genuine enjoyment of their work, with a willingness to contribute enthusiastically to all aspects of school life.
• Has experience of supervising or managing staff.
• Can carry out a range of practical repair and maintenance tasks.
• Is organised, reliable and able to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Is confident using technology, including tablet-based software systems.
• Has a strong understanding of health and safety responsibilities.
• Can work independently and respond calmly to emergencies.
• Is committed to maintaining high standards and takes pride in their work.
• Has excellent communication skills and enjoys being part of a school community.

What We Offer

• A friendly, welcoming and supportive staff team with a strong sense of belonging.
• A deep understanding of the importance of work-life balance.
• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the learning environment of our pupils.
• An excellent well-being package including 24 hr GP access and an additional well-being day off which can be taken in term-time.
• A vibrant school community where every individual is valued and celebrated.

We can't wait to welcome you to Team Parkside!

Parkside Primary School - A Proud Member of the Creative Learning Partnership Trust.

Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026 5pm

Shortlisting: Tuesday 10th November 2026

Interview Date: Friday 13th November 2026

Parkside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

The DfE have recommended that schools now consider undertaking online searches on all shortlisted candidates. The Creative Learning Partnership Trust is following this recommendation and, as such, should you be shortlisted on-line searches will be conducted accordingly. The searches will be undertaken in an impartial manner only using publicly obtainable data by Insight HR Ltd (a third party organisation). This ensures that the Trust meets their legal obligations and minimises risk of any bias being formed in the recruitment process.