School Caretaker

Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension 17.2%

Cycle to work scheme

Tax free childcare

Free on-site car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Safety training

Estates and Compliance training

CPD opportunities

Job summary

St Christopher’s is seeking a part-time Caretaker to maintain Ladysmith Infant and Ladysmith Junior Schools in Exeter. The role covers 6.30 am–10.30 am, 5 days a week, All Year Round, with a 0.54 FTE allocation.

Salary starts at £14,976.71 (27,709 FTE) on the SC3 scale, with annual pay increments and a generous local government pension. The post requires strong DIY skills, a proactive, solution-focused attitude, and the ability to work with contractors to ensure statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• deliver excellent H&S, caretaking and maintenance to multiple sites
• be hands on with maintenance issues
• work with a team
• be responsible for keeping our schools safe and compliant
• take a lead and show initiative

Job description

Caretaker - Ladysmith Infant and Ladysmith Junior Schools

Base: Ladysmith Infant School, Ladysmith Road, Exeter, EX1 2PS

Contract: Permanent, 20 hours - 6.30 am to 10.30 am (0.54 FTE), 5 days a week, All Year Round.

Pay Scale: St Christopher’s SC3 Scale point 8 to 11, starting salary £14,976.71 (£27,709 FTE)

Closing Date: 2nd November 2026 9.00am

Interview Date: 04th November 2026

Start Date: ASAP

St Christopher’s is looking for a Caretaker who can:

deliver excellent H&S, Caretaking and maintenance to multiple sites

You will help manage the maintenance and caretaking needs of Schools at Ladysmith Infant and Ladysmith Junior School in Exeter

be hands on with maintenance issues

You will be the first point of contact for all maintenance issues and will need to have competency in DIY and maintenance.

work with a team

Reporting to the Site Manager you will be part of a small, passionate Estates team who work to create great learning environments in our 21 primary and infant schools.

be responsible for keeping our schools safe and compliant

You will support a large Primary School in Exeter. But also, be flexible enough to support and divide your time to help other schools with your expertise.

take a lead and show initiative

You will be a solution focussed, values-driven individual who is able to communicate well with contractors and staff. You will have a ‘hands on’ approach to maintenance tasks and understand the level of statutory compliance required.

In return we offer you:

• A competitive salary with good terms and conditions
• Annual Pay increments.
• local government pension scheme, with employer contribution of 17.2%
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tax free childcare
• Free on-site car parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and Safety training.
• Estates and Compliance training to help you develop in your role
• Commitment to personal development and CPD

Interviews to take place Wednesday 4th November 2026

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status