Caretaker (Chiddingly Primary School)

East Sussex County Council; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,185 - 25,583; Part time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking a Caretaker at Chiddingly Community Primary School for 12.5 hours per week. This part-time, on-site role is a permanent contract with pay pro rata to hours worked.

The successful candidate will maintain clean, safe and secure school premises, perform routine maintenance and report issues to the School Business Manager and Headteacher. DBS disclosure is required prior to starting.

Qualifications

• Caretaking experience in a school environment desirable
• Training via ESCC will be provided
• Experience with building maintenance/basic DIY and health & safety awareness useful
• Willing to undergo Enhanced DBS check before starting

Responsibilities

• Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, including buildings and grounds
• Carrying out routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage and minor repairs
• Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings and report issues to the School Business Manager and Headteacher
• Maintain the security of the school premises
• Carry out regular checks of alarm systems, locks and safety equipment and report issues for action
• Advise on security and safety matters to ensure a safe learning environment

Job description

Job Details

• Job Identification 3899
• Job Category Education
• Posting Date 07/16/2026, 11:00 PM
• Apply Before 09/11/2026, 11:00 AM
• Location Chiddingly Community Primary School, Chiddingly, BN8 6HN, GB (On-site)
• Working Hours 12.5
• Salary From 25,185
• Salary To 25,583
• Working Pattern Part Time
• Contract Type Permanent Contract
• Number of Openings 1

Job Description

Hours of work: 12.5 hours per week. Working pattern: Part-time (As the position is part-time only, the above salary will be pro rata).

Chiddingly Primary School is a small, thriving, friendly village school, with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff and happy children. We are a small school set in a beautiful rural location and are looking for a dedicated Caretaker to help keep our Chiddingly School site looking its best.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, including buildings and grounds.
• Carrying out hand‑person activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage and minor repairs.
• Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings and report any issues to the School Business Managers and Headteacher.
• Maintain the security of the school premises.
• Carry out regular checks of alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned.
• Advise Headteacher, Health and Safety Administrator and School Business Manager on all matters relating to school security and safety, ensuring a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Carry out and record regular health and safety checks, including legionella risk, play equipment, safety equipment, and any hazards on school premises; report any issues to the School Business Manager or Headteacher.

Requirements

• Previous caretaking experience within a school environment is desirable.
• Training via ESCC will be provided.
• Previous experience of building maintenance / basic DIY and an understanding of health & safety regulations will be useful.
• Good interpersonal skills to protect the school’s interests in dealing with contractors and other visitors to the site.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work.

Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018

Interview – 15.9.26

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self‑declaration form as part of the pre‑employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Safety and Safeguarding

All school‑based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.