School Caretaker

Mosaic Partnership; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Gillingstool Primary School in Bristol is seeking a part-time Caretaker to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment for pupils and staff. This 20-hour weekly role runs year-round with duties including site security, routine inspections, and basic repairs.

You will manage opening/closing, alarms, and liaise with contractors, ensuring health and safety compliance, readiness of rooms for events, and orderly grounds.

Qualifications

• Experience of 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 basic carpentry, plumbing and decorating.
• Monitor heating, lighting, water and energy systems and report faults.
• Set up rooms for assemblies and school events.
• Receive deliveries and manage storage of supplies.
• Maintain records of maintenance, compliance checks and premises issues.

Skills

Maintenance experience

DIY skills

Health & safety

Independent work

Communication skills

Job description

# School CaretakerEmployer: Gillingstool Primary SchoolLocation: Bristol, South GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: MPT4 - £13828.65Posted: 29th September 2026Expires: 12th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 2nd November 2026Job ID: 1576804* Share :* PrintJoin our amazing team at Gillingstool!Hours - 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday all year round (timings to be discussed at interview)Actual Salary £13,828.65 (FTE £25,583)Responsible ToHead of School/ Executive Headteacher / School Business ManagerPurpose of the RoleTo provide a safe, secure, clean and well-maintained learning environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The Caretaker is responsible for 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 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.Interviews will take place on Monday 19th October 2026### 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.