Caretaker Assistant

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery Academy; Woking; On-site; GBP 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Woking is looking for a part-time Assistant Caretaker to help maintain school premises. The ideal candidate should have practical DIY skills, knowledge of Health and Safety, and good communication abilities. Work hours are Monday to Friday from 3.00pm to 6.30pm, term time only. This role offers a supportive team and membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme. The successful candidate will start in January 2026.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrate relevant DIY skills.
• Knowledge of correct moving and handling procedures.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety relevant to premises management.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible and positive team player.

Skills

DIY skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Good communication skills

Time management

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Caretaker Assistant - Permanent Contract - 17.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 3.00pm to 6.30pm (Term time, 37 weeks per year)

Barnsbury Primary School and Nurseryare looking to appoint a part-time Assistant Caretaker to join our caring and values led community and work alongside our Site Manager. We are looking for a practical and positive person who can help maintain our school premises to a high standard.

The ideal candidate will :

• Demonstrate relevant ‘DIY skills’ in order to carry out minor repairs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of correct moving and handling procedures and be physically able to carry out the physical aspects of the role
• Demonstrate knowledge of Health and Safety relevant to premises management.
• Demonstrate good communication skills.
• Flexible, with a positive can-do attitude and a team player.
• Good time management, with ability to prioritise tasks.

We can offer you :

• A supportive, friendly and approachable team.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Working Hours :

Monday to Friday, 3.00-6.30pm - 17.5 hours per week. Term time only (37 week).

Salary :

SWAN Grade 3 - FTE is £24,330, actual is £9,650

Closing date : 6th January 2025 at 12.00pm

Interview date : To be confirmed

Start date : January 2026

Applications should be made by downloading the Application Form (please note that CVs will not be accepted).

Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position you do so as soon as possible.

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery is part of The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust comprised of ten Woking schools (all within the Primary phase). We have a shared ethos and work collaboratively to provide the best possible opportunities for all pupils across the trust.

Safeguarding Statement

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Shortlisted applicants will be required to supply details of any unspent convictions and conditional cautions and any spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). If you are appointed you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

All schools within The SWAN Trust welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.