School Caretaker

Mosaic Partnership; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Gillingstool Primary School in Bristol is seeking a part-time School Caretaker to join our friendly team. You will help maintain a safe, clean, and well-presented learning environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The role involves opening/closing, alarms, routine inspections, basic repairs, and coordinating with contractors while prioritising health and safety. 20 hours per week, term-time plus some holidays as applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, caretaking or facilities management.
• Good practical DIY and repair skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as keyholder and manage opening, closing, alarms and site security.
• Carry out routine inspections and identify maintenance requirements.
• Undertake general repairs including carpentry, plumbing and decorating.
• Monitor heating, lighting, water and energy systems and report faults.
• Manage contractors and ensure safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain safe, clean grounds and tidy litter removal, gritting and snow clearance.
• Set up rooms for assemblies, meetings and school events.
• Receive deliveries and manage storage of supplies.
• Maintain records of maintenance, compliance checks and premises issues.

Skills

Maintenance

DIY skills

Health & safety knowledge

Independent worker

Organisational skills

Tools

Carpentry tools

Plumbing tools

Decorating tools

Job description

# School CaretakerEmployer: Gillingstool Primary SchoolLocation: Bristol, South GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: MPT4 - £13828.65Posted: 6th November 2026Expires: 25th November 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582982* Share :* PrintWe are looking for a committed **School Caretaker** to join our friendly and supportive team as soon as possible.**You will be responsible for:*** Providing a safe, secure, clean and well-maintained learning environment for pupils, staff and visitors.* The day-to-day operation, security, maintenance and presentation of the school site.* Ensuring that buildings, grounds and equipment are fit for purpose and compliant with health and safety requirements.**Main duties and responsibilities:*** Act as keyholder and manage opening, closing, alarms and site security.* Carry out routine inspections and identify maintenance requirements.* Undertake general repairs, including basic carpentry, plumbing, decorating and repairs to fixtures and fittings.* Monitor heating, lighting, water and energy systems and report faults.* Manage contractors and ensure compliance with safeguarding and health and safety procedures.* Maintain safe, clean and tidy grounds, including litter removal, gritting and snow clearance.* Support cleaning standards and ensure washroom facilities remain stocked and operational.* Set up rooms and equipment for assemblies, meetings and school events.* Receive deliveries and manage storage of supplies.* Maintain records of maintenance, compliance checks and premises issues.**Safeguarding responsibilities:*** Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and comply with all safeguarding policies.* Undertake an Enhanced DBS check and maintain professional conduct at all times.**Person Specification - Essential:*** Experience of maintenance, caretaking and/or facilities management.* Good practical DIY and repair skills.* Knowledge of health and safety requirements.* Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.* Good communication and organisational skills.**Hours of work:** 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday), all year round (actual hours to be discussed at interview)**Actual salary:** £13,828.65 (FTE £25,583**)****Responsible to:** Head of School / Executive Headteacher / School Business Manager**Interview date:** To be confirmed.**Start date:** As soon as possible.### AttachmentsMosaic Partnership Trust Privacy Notice (Job Applicants)### Safeguarding Statement:Gillingstool Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.