School Caretaker

Wiltshire Council; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

42-week contract

Quality tools and equipment

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a dedicated Caretaker for Christ Church Primary in Bradford-on-Avon. You will work closely with the School Business Manager to ensure the security, maintenance and upkeep of the school buildings and grounds.

The role involves daily security tasks, minor repairs, safety compliance and seasonal duties. The post offers a permanent contract, 37 hours per week, and an attractive LGPS pension scheme.

Responsibilities

• Security & boundary management: joint keyholder to ensure site security and daily boundary checks.
• Routine maintenance & specialist scopes: minor repairs, basic plumbing, painting, carpentry; external contractors for major work.
• Health & safety compliance: weekly fire alarm tests, monthly emergency lighting checks, water temperature testing, routine safety inspections.
• Seasonal & operations duties: winter gritting, gutter/drain clearing, deliveries/porterage, window cleaning during holidays.
• Hygiene & core cleaning: stock cleaning materials, daily cloakroom supplies, weekly hall floor cleaning, emergency clean-ups.
• Accountability: maintain records and a schedule of daily/weekly/monthly tasks with SBM.

Job description

Salary: £27,571 actual salary (Equivalent to approx. £34,135 Full-Time Equivalent)

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

A bit about us:

Christ Church Primary is a vibrant, welcoming 2-form entry primary school dedicated to providing a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for our pupils. We take immense pride in our school grounds and are looking for a dedicated, proactive, and practical Caretaker to join our close-knit team. You are a flexible, committed, and hardworking individual who has a good sense of humour, is able to work as part of a team, will support the ethos of the school and who will love and care for our school as much as we do.

All about the role:

As our Caretaker, you will play a vital role in the daily running of the school, working closely with the School Business Manager. You will ensure the security, daily maintenance, and general upkeep of our buildings and grounds. We are incredibly proud to offer an exceptionally well-resourced site, including a fully equipped, high-specification workshop/shed with all the tools and machinery required to carry out the role efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Security & Boundary Management: Acting as a joint keyholder to ensure total site security (alarms/call-outs). Undertaking daily site boundary checks to keep paths clear of debris, autumn leaves, slip hazards, and animal fouling.
• Routine Maintenance & Specialist Scopes: Carrying out minor repairs, basic plumbing, painting, and carpentry. While you are expected to handle daily routine repairs, the school will bring in qualified external contractors for any major defects or specialized technical work.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Leading on vital compliance tasks, including weekly fire alarm tests, monthly emergency lighting checks, water temperature testing, flushing little-used outlets, and routine playground/ladder/tree safety inspections.
• Seasonal & Operations Duties: Managing winter gritting preparation, clearing gutters and drains, taking deliveries/porterage, and window cleaning during designated half-terms and summer breaks.
• Hygiene & Core Cleaning: Ordering and maintaining cleaning materials, ensuring cloakrooms are daily stocked with soap and paper products, and undertaking weekly cleaning of a hall floor, alongside emergency clean-ups as required.
• Accountability: Maintaining careful records, proactively following a structured schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks, and working closely with the School Business Manager.

What We Offer:

• Amazing Pension Scheme: Full access to the highly secure Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a guaranteed, defined benefit income in retirement backed by exceptionally high employer contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: A 42-week contract that allows for structured time off during school holiday periods, with just 15 days of holiday working spread across the year.
• Top-Tier Equipment: A fully kitted-out working environment with excellent tools to make your daily tasks easier.

Closing date (and time): 9th November 2026 at 9am

Interview date: 16th November 2026

Commencement date: As Soon As Possible

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

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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