School Caretaker

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking a dedicated Caretaker for full-time work throughout the year. The ideal candidate will ensure the property is secure, well-maintained, and safe for students and staff. Responsibilities include managing repairs, supervising cleaning staff, and conducting safety checks. The position offers a supportive work environment with training opportunities. Salary starts at £25,185 pa.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Training opportunities

Work with motivated children

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining school facilities.
• Proven ability to handle tasks related to security and maintenance.
• Ability to manage cleaning staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school is secure and well-maintained.
• Handle locking and unlocking of buildings.
• Conduct health and safety checks.
• Supervise contractors on site.

Skills

Physical fitness

Problem-solving

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Ability to work independently

Job description

Caretaker

Full-time / 52 weeks year (plus annual leave)

Starting salary: Grade D (£25,185 pa)

We are looking for a dedicated Caretaker for our site in the heart of Leamington Spa. The post is for 37 hours per week, all year round. Annual leave starts at 21 days per year plus Bank Holidays. The job requires a split shift pattern as follows: 7.00am-10.00am and then 2.00pm-6.30pm (finishing at 6.00pm on Fridays).

We are looking for somebody to ensure that our school is secure, well maintained and safe for students and staff by handling tasks such as locking and unlocking buildings, performing minor repairs and maintenance, helping to manage cleaning staff, conducting health and safety checks and supervising contractors on site. The role requires physical fitness, a practical approach to problem solving, an understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to work independently. There is a more detailed job description provided with the advert.

Milverton Primary School can offer you:

• a Leadership team that supports and ensures wellbeing
• a school of motivated, friendly and well-behaved children
• a supportive, involved and committed Governing Body
• the inspiration and resources to help us to achieve our children’s full potential
• parents willing to support the progress of their children
• training where appropriate to carry out the requirements of the job

Applications are encouraged from exciting people with a desire to make a difference to our school environment.

If you would like to come and have a tour of the school or have any questions, please contact Jo Grundy (School Business Manager) via email: [e-mail] or telephone on 01926 424043.

Milverton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The start date of the appointment is 15 December 2025.

The closing date for applications is 9 November 2025.

Interviews will be held on 14 November 2025.