Caretaker - East Wold CE Primary School

Lincolnshire pa.; Louth; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

East Wold CE Primary School in Legbourne, near Louth, seeks a dedicated caretaker to join our friendly team. The post covers security, maintenance and opening/closing of the premises, with duties including minor repairs and fire safety checks, reporting to the Bursar, and managing lettings when required.

This permanent position is 6.25 hours per week, pro rata for term time, with a salary of £26,846–£28,153 per year.

Qualifications

• Be responsible for site upkeep and minor repairs.
• Report to the Bursar on premises matters.
• Carry out caretaking duties as directed, incl. repairs and fittings.
• Be a key holder with opening/closing duties for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for ordering site materials and secure storage.
• Report to the Bursar all matters relating to the premises.
• Carry out caretaking duties such as minor repairs and adhoc tasks.
• Be a key holder for opening/closing of the premises as required.
• Check and test fire alarm sounders and other safety equipment.
• Ensure drains and areas are clean and free from hazards.

Skills

Site maintenance

Fire safety checks

Security procedures

Communication skills

Job description

# Caretaker - East Wold CE Primary School## Job Introduction**East Wold CE Primary School****Caretaker** G4 (Point 9 - 12) £26,846 - £28,153pa pro rata Actual salary £4,076—£4,275pa Monday-Friday 7am – 8.15am (6.25hrs per week), 41 weeks of the year To start as soon as possible East Wold CE Primary School is a small, friendly and inclusive village primary school located on the outskirts of Louth. We are looking for a caretaker to join our hard-working and dedicated school team. The successful candidate will carry out a range of duties to ensure safety, security and maintenance of the site and premises. **Key Tasks and Responsibilities:** • Be responsible for the ordering of any site related materials required for the premises and secure storage thereof. • Report to the Bursar all matters relating to the premises. • Carry out caretaking duties as directed by the Bursar as outlined on the job description sheet e.g. minor repairs to the fabric of the building and/or equipment and any adhoc tasks that may be required e.g. building furniture/putting up shelves etc. • Be a key holder for the school premises where necessary. To be responsible for the routine and non-routine (emergencies) opening and closing of the premises. • Be responsible for the regular checking and testing of the fire alarm warning system sounders in line with Lincolnshire County Council guidance contained in the Health and Safety Policy, recording the event and issues arising. Checking heating, water and testing battery banks for emergency lights where relevant. Checking of and recording fire equipment checks. Regular checking and recording the condition and safety of tools and equipment I line with the Provision of Work Equipment Regulations. Reporting any failures to the Bursar. • Ensure that all external areas, paths and drives remain free from litter and hazardous materials and that all drains and gullies are free flowing and clean as appropriate. To clear pathways of snow and apply salt when required keeping records of this action. • Deal with lettings if and when required as agreed with the Bursar. Further information is available from: The School Office, The Spire Federation (East Wold and North Cockerington C of E Primary Schools), Station Road, Legbourne, Louth, LN11 8LD Tel: [phone], email address; [e-mail]. An application form and job description can be downloaded from our website – www.east-wold.lincs.sch.uk **CLOSING DATE:** 29th November 2026.**Interviews**TBC Please note only applicants selected for interview will receive a response We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Children Barred list, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check. The ability to converse at ease with people and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.**Fluency Duty**In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.Apply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Caretaker - East Wold CE Primary School* **Salary** £26,846 - £28,153pa pro rata Actual salary £4,076—£4,275pa* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** 1663/4092* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Working Hours** 6.25 hours per week* **Closing Date** 29 November, 2026* **Job Category** School - Site staff* **Location** Legbourne, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 9 November, 2026