Caretaker/Handyperson - Leckhampton C of E Primary School

Glos; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Leckhampton C of E Primary School seeks a positive and energetic Caretaker/Handyperson for a part-time role. The successful candidate will ensure a safe and clean environment for children and staff, working 30 hours per week. Experience in a school setting is not essential, but effective communication and practical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Good common sense and practical skills.
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively.
• Approachable, reliable, and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school environment is safe, clean, and attractive.
• Take pride in the upkeep of the school facilities.
• Work flexible hours with potential for overtime.

Skills

Practical skills

Communication

Reliability

Team player

Job description

School: Leckhampton C of E Primary School (Primary)
Address: Hall Road, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Title: Caretaker/Handyperson - Leckhampton C of E Primary School
Grade: Grade 4 (pts 7-10) £25,584 – £26,835 pa pro rata
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Part Time (30 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 09/06/2025
Interview Date: 12/06/2025
Start Date: 14/07/2025

Leckhampton C of E Primary School is looking to appoint a positive, energetic and hard-working person to join our wonderful team as our Caretaker (Handy Person) for 30 hours per week.

Monday – Friday 12.30pm – 6.30pm (52 weeks per year). Some overtime may be necessary on an infrequent, ad hoc basis for pre-booked lettings.

We need someone who will take pride in our school and ensure that the environment is safe,
clean and attractive for children, staff and families. The role will require you to have good
common sense, practical skills and experience of using your own initiative.

Whilst experience of working within a school setting is not essential the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with all stakeholders is a requirement.
We are therefore looking for someone who is approachable, reliable, trustworthy and a team player.

In turn we can offer you a friendly, fun and supportive team of staff, parents and governors who value and respect the vital work of a caretaker and an attractive and well-maintained work environment, in a school with a reputation for the highest standards.

If you are interested in applying for the position, please complete an application form, available on our school website: https://leckhampton.gloucs.sch.uk/about-our-school/vacancies/

To arrange a meeting to hear more about the school, please contact the school office on 01242 524062 or email [e-mail]

Leckhampton Church of England School is committed to safeguarding children.

We expect all staff to share this commitment and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. As part of our recruitment process, we carry out online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with an applicant at interview.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacanciesto apply.