Caretaker (St Mark’s CE Primary School, Hadlow Down)

East Sussex County Council; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council is seeking an enthusiastic Caretaker for a small Hadlow Down CE Primary School. The role is 5 hours per week, part-time, with flexible working times to suit other commitments.

You will keep the school grounds tidy, support maintenance and security, liaise with contractors, carry out basic repairs and health and safety checks, and maintain records. Training on COSHH will be provided.

Qualifications

• Some literacy, numeracy and ICT skills are desirable to meet record keeping requirements of the post.
• Ability to identify work priorities as well as being able to undertake routine maintenance, basic repairs and DIY tasks.

Responsibilities

• Keep the school premises neat and tidy and maintain grounds.
• Liaise with contractors and advise when large repairs are needed.
• Carry out small maintenance repairs and routine DIY tasks.
• Complete health and safety checks and keep records.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

DIY maintenance

Record keeping

Literacy & ICT skills

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Basic repair tools

Job description

Hours of work: 5 hours per week

Working pattern: Part‑time

(As the position is part‑time, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 23rd November 2026 9am

If you are looking for a post where you can make a difference and work with a positive, welcoming group of people, then please consider joining our school. We are looking for an enthusiastic Caretaker who takes pride in their work. The post holder be responsible for the tidiness of the grounds, maintenance and security of the school.

The successful candidate will demonstrate some understanding of health and safety requirements including COSHH (full training will be provided), the ability to identify work priorities as well as being be able to undertake routine maintenance, basic repairs and DIY tasks (School experience is not required). Some literacy, numeracy and ICT skills are desirable to meet the record keeping requirements of the post.

The post holder should be able to act on their own initiative working with the Head of School and School Business Manager to ensure the security and safety of the school premises and grounds. The working times are negotiable and may therefore suit a candidate who has other commitments.

Duties will include; ensuring the school premises is neat and tidy, liaising with contractors, advising when large repairs are needed, carrying out small maintenance repairs and completing health and safety checks and records.

We are a half‑form entry Church of England Primary School based in the village of Hadlow Down. We are part of the Sussex Spires Federation alongside All Saints’ & St Richard’s CE Primary School and Herstmonceux CE Primary School. We have a strong working relationship where we share good practice, experiences and support one another.

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.

ABOUT US

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.