Caretaker - Thomas Telford Primary FreeSchool

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A new primary school in Shrewsbury is seeking a dedicated School Caretaker to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. The role involves site security, building maintenance, and supporting daily operations. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a reputable academy trust.

Qualifications

• Proactive and dependable individual required.
• Experience in site security and building maintenance.
• Commitment to health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure school premises are safe, secure, clean, and welcoming.
• Support high-quality education and school events.
• Maintain health and safety compliance.

Skills

English

Job description

Job Title: School Caretaker

Location: Thomas Telford Primary Free School, George Lees Avenue, Priorslee, TF2 5AB

Start Date: September 2025 (Permanent)

Salary: £11,755 per annum

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 2pm to 6pm (20 hours per week, during term time plus 5 PD Days)

Closing Date: Monday 2^nd June at Noon

Interview Date: Tuesday 10^th June 2025

Thomas Telford Primary Free School, a new build primary school, is part of the Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust (TTMAT), which has a strong reputation for excellence and innovation in education. Our sister school, Redhill Primary Academy, was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2024, highlighting our commitment to fostering academic, personal, and social development. We aim to achieve similar success at our new school.

The Caretaker will ensure the school premises are safe, secure, clean, and welcoming, supporting high-quality education. Responsibilities include site security, building maintenance, health and safety compliance, and supporting school events and daily operations.

This role is ideal for a proactive, dependable individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe and well-kept environment. Opportunities for professional development and role evolution are available as the post holder gains experience.

For more information about Thomas Telford Primary Free School, visit our website: https://ttprimaryschool.co.uk. For role-specific inquiries, contact Mrs Fay Hurford, School Office Manager, at 01952 327170.

This is a customer-facing role requiring a specified level of spoken English, as outlined in the person specification.

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. Successful candidates will undergo a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, along with other pre-appointment checks including references, ID, qualifications, and checks under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations. Please review our safeguarding policies on our sister school’s website: Safeguarding at Redhill - Redhill Primary Academy.

Please complete the application form carefully, explaining any employment gaps. These will be discussed at interview along with relevant disclosures.

For privacy notices for job applicants, visit: Privacy Notice Job Applicants.pdf.

Applications should be emailed to Mrs Fay Hurford at [e-mail]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; others may assume their application was unsuccessful.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy.