Caretaker – St Martin’s C of E Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Tipton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Tipton is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to improve and maintain site facilities while ensuring a safe environment for students. The position is for 32.5 hours per week across a 52-week contract. Applicants should possess general knowledge of maintenance and health safety, be enthusiastic, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. The school offers a welcoming staff team and opportunities for professional development. Candidates are encouraged to visit the school prior to applying.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Professional development investment

Vibrant learning environment

Responsibilities

• Improve and maintain site facilities.
• Support a safe environment for work and learning.

Skills

General knowledge of site maintenance

General knowledge of health and safety

Enthusiastic and committed to learning new skills

Team player with initiative

Job description

Caretaker

St Martin’s C of E Primary are looking for a new caretaker!

Our shift pattern is 6:45am‑9:45am and 2:45pm‑6:15pm.

Our school is one of the oldest in Sandwell, a Victorian building in generous and beautiful grounds. We are all proud of our school environment and we have worked hard to create it and we have lots of plans to develop it even further, so we need someone special to work with us to make that happen.

The role is for 52 weeks of the year (some holidays are set during periods where the school does not open in school holidays, the remaining holiday entitlement can be requested during school holiday periods.)

The Governors wish to recruit a caretaker to improve and maintain our site facilities. The post will support our commitment to provide a safe environment in which to work and learn.

Ideal candidate

• Have a general knowledge of site maintenance
• Have a general knowledge of health and safety
• Be enthusiastic and committed to learning new skills
• Be a team player who can also use their own initiative

In return we can offer

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Respectful and well‑behaved children.
• A committed Governing Body who makes a great investment in professional development.
• A vibrant indoor and outdoor learning environment
• A chance to make a difference to young lives.

If you are a committed and skilled person with energy and a desire to learn please contact the school for further details and an application form.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange a visit.

Application packs are available by contacting the school on 0121 557 1543, by emailing [e-mail]. All completed application forms should be returned via the above email address.

Closing date: Thursday 15th January 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 16th January 2026
Interviews: w/b 19th January 2026

The school has a duty to safeguard our children and therefore expects all staff to adhere to our Safeguarding Policy and participate in annual safeguarding training. As part of the appointment procedure all staff have to undergo a DBS disclosure which will report cautions as well as convictions. Pre‑employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE. If you are shortlisted for the position, we will also conduct an online search.

Hours

32.5 hours per week (6:45am‑9:45am and 2:45pm‑6:15pm), 52 weeks per year.

Grade

Band C 5-8 FTE £25,583 - £26,824 (Actual Pro Rata Salary £22,471 - £23,561)

Location

St Martin’s C of E Primary School, Lower Church Lane, Tipton, DY4 7PG

Contract

Permanent