Site Team

The Friary School; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Friary School is seeking a dedicated School Caretaker/Site Team member to maintain a safe, well‑maintained school environment. The role is 7 hours per week, with Friday as the dedicated day, and is offered on a permanent, all-year-round contract under the Primitas Learning Partnership.

Salary is aligned to Grade 4 SCP 6-7 (£26,847 – £27,274 FTE; pro‑rata £5,079.16 – £5,159.94) with the start date as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and secure the school site to ensure safety and hygiene.
• Support day-to-day operations of the site team.
• Cover holidays and overtime as required.

Job description

SCHOOL CARETAKER/SITE TEAM

Salary: Grade 4 SCP 6-7 FTE £26,847 - £27,274 (Full Time Equivalent), Pro Rata Annual Salary £5,079.16 - £5,159.94

Hours of work: 7 Hours per week, one full day per week every Friday.

Flexible to cover team holidays and available for overtime as required.

Contract: All year round (Annual leave plus bank holidays provided) Permanent

Responsible to: School Manager

Start Date: As soon as possible.

The Friary School part of the Primitas Learning Partnership is a well-established academy, heavily over-subscribed, and nationally amongst the highest performing schools of its type. This status has very much been achieved over the last decade and our recent ungraded OFSTED Inspection Report (March 2024) stated that:

• A culture of high expectations permeates throughout, and pupils rise to this high bar willingly.
• Pupils achieve extremely well.
• Pupils’ behaviour and conduct are excellent.
• Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
• The school’s curriculum is highly ambitious.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported extremely well.
• The wider development of pupils is exceptionally strong.
• The school’s careers programme is rich and varied.
• There is a plethora of opportunities for pupils to extend their learning beyond the classroom.
• The local governing body members have a strong understanding of the school.

The school places a strong emphasis on ensuring all students - whatever or wherever their starting point -achieve well, and though our cohorts enter the school slightly above national averages ability-wise, their subsequent outcomes consistently far outstrip this.

The Friary School also proudly and proactively serves the city of Lichfield, a treasure in the heart of Staffordshire. The centre retains an unspoilt charm with many listed buildings in its historic streets. Lichfield has a rich and vibrant history as well as offering cultural and entertaining activities all year round in its safe city and local communities. Being located in the heart of the country it benefits from excellent local and national transport links.

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and reliable member of the site team who is genuinely committed to supporting our school community and providing a safe, well‑maintained environment in which our students can thrive. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with a strong work ethic and a positive, flexible approach. They will take pride in maintaining the school site, contribute to the smooth day‑to‑day running of the premises, and ensure that health, safety, and security standards are consistently upheld.

You will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 02nd November 2026 at 12noon.

For further information regarding our school and Primitas Learning Partnership, please visit our website at: https://friaryschool.co.uk/vacancies/ & www.primitas.co.uk

Primitas Learning Partnership 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 a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.govuk/government/organisation