Caretaker

Eastfield Primary School; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development support

Positive school culture

Restorative approach to behaviour

Welcoming staff team

Children who enjoy school

Job summary

Eastfield Primary School in Wolverhampton is seeking a dependable caretaker to join our site team. You will maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils and staff, secure the premises, and assist with routine site maintenance and essential supplies.

The role requires flexibility for occasional events and adverse weather, with a 35-hour week across 52 weeks per year. The school values safeguarding, a collaborative approach, and proactive problem-solving in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• Reliable, conscientious and able to take pride in maintaining a safe, welcoming school environment
• Practical and proactive, with the ability to identify and complete minor repairs
• Flexible about working hours, including occasional events and adverse weather
• Safety-conscious and committed to following health and safety procedures
• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and other site users

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors
• Secure the premises by opening and closing the school, checking buildings and operating alarms
• Carry out routine inspections, minor repairs and general site maintenance
• Support cleaning, waste disposal and the replenishment of essential supplies
• Maintain the school grounds, pathways and outdoor areas, including gritting during adverse weather. Monitor heating, lighting and fire-safety systems, reporting faults and completing required checks

Job description

Caretaker – Eastfield Primary School

Position: Caretaker
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (Monday to Friday, 11am–6:30pm)
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary: NJC Grade 4, points 7–11: £27,274–£29,071 (actual salary: £25,799–£27,500)
Location: Eastfield Primary School, Colliery Road, Wolverhampton WV1 2QY

About Eastfield Primary School

Eastfield Primary School is a two-form entry primary school for children aged 4–11, close to Wolverhampton City Centre in the East Park Ward.

Our school is a safe, happy and exciting environment where relationships are valued, and every child is encouraged to be the best they can be. We pride ourselves on being a school where everyone is polite, kind, caring and respectful, and where strong partnerships with families and the wider community are central to our success.

Ofsted highlighted belonging is at the heart of this nurturing school; pupils thoroughly relish their learning. We have a community focused ethos, where pupils feel safe, valued and included.

Our Core Values

At Eastfield Primary, our curriculum is underpinned by Diversity and Opportunity, and our core values of Care, Pride, Respect and Resilience are at the heart of everything we do. These values guide behaviour, attitudes to learning, and relationships across the whole school community.

We aim to ensure that all children:

• Feel cared for and develop care for others
• Show pride in their work, behaviour, and achievements
• Demonstrate respect for themselves, others, and their community
• Develop resilience by persevering and embracing challenges
• These values shape our expectations and the environment in which our young people grow, thrive and succeed.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, and highly motivated caretaker to join our dedicated team.

You will:

• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Secure the premises by opening and closing the school, checking buildings and operating alarms.
• Carry out routine inspections, minor repairs and general site maintenance.
• Support cleaning, waste disposal and the replenishment of essential supplies.
• Maintain the school grounds, pathways and outdoor areas, including gritting during adverse weather. Monitor heating, lighting and fire-safety systems, reporting faults and completing required checks.

We Can Offer You

• A caring, nurturing school that believes in a restorative approach to behaviour
• A warm, welcoming and supportive staff team
• Wonderful children, who enjoy school
• A curriculum underpinned by opportunity and diversity
• A commitment to your professional development
• A positive school culture grounded in strong relationships and high expectations

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Reliable, conscientious and able to take pride in maintaining a safe, welcoming school environment

• Practical and proactive, with the ability to identify and complete minor repairs
• Flexible about working hours, including occasional events and adverse weather
• Safety-conscious and committed to following health and safety procedures
• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and other site users
• Committed to safeguarding children and maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

Closing date: Wednesday 4th November 2026 at 9am
Interviews: Thursday 12th November 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Eastfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate willbe requiredto undertake anenhanced DBS checkand all otherappropriate safeguardingchecks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The postholder will have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children in line with the job description, person specification and school policies.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA 1974) Exemption Statement

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 2974. Applicants must declare all unspent convictions and some spent convictions and cautions that are not protected. Further information is available in the DBS filtering guides.