Caretaker at Stallingborough CE Primary School

North East Lincolnshire Council; Stallingborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to help maintain a positive and safe environment for children at Stallingborough CofE Primary School. This part-time position (18 hours/week) requires someone who is practical and reliable, with good DIY skills and a keen eye for detail. Your main responsibilities will include daily cleaning, ensuring the security of the premises, and maintaining outdoor areas for play. It's a fulfilling role where your efforts will genuinely make a difference in the children's school experience.

Benefits

Supportive school community

Meaningful impact on children's well-being

Rural school setting

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in maintenance tasks like heating, lighting, plumbing.
• Ability to maintain a safe environment for children.
• Pride in keeping spaces clean and welcoming.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming learning spaces.
• Ensure premises security and respond to issues.
• Care for outdoor areas for play and exploration.
• Perform daily thorough cleaning.

Skills

Attention to detail

DIY skills

Practical and proactive

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

To Apply, please follow this link: Stallingborough CofE Primary School - Staff Vacancies

At Stallingborough Church of England Primary School, we believe that the care and nurture of our school environment is an extension of the care we give to our children. Every corner of our building, every pathway, and every green space contributes to the sense of safety, warmth, and belonging that helps our pupils thrive.

We are looking for a dedicated and caring Caretaker to become a valued member of our school family. This is a part time, permanent position (18 hours per week), starting as soon as possible. Core hours are 3:00pm-6:00pm, with an additional 3 hours across the week. We are happy to discuss flexibility with the successful candidate.

A Role with Real Purpose

As a school rooted in kindness, community, and Christian values, we are seeking someone who shares our commitment to creating a positive, well maintained, and nurturing environment for children and staff alike. Your work will help ensure that our school remains a place where children feel safe, inspired, and ready to learn each day.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Caretaker, you will play a vital role in the daily life of the school by:

• Caring for the School Building: Keeping our learning spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for all.
• Championing Health & Safety: Ensuring the premises are secure and responding swiftly to any issues.
• Looking After Our Grounds: Maintaining our outdoor areas so they remain inviting places for play, exploration, and learning.
• Daily Cleaning: Carrying out daily thorough cleaning to ensure the school is always ready for a new day of learning.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in creating and maintaining well cared for spaces.
• Is practical, reliable, and proactive, with a keen eye for detail.
• Understands the importance of a safe, nurturing environment for children.
• Has good DIY skills and can carry out basic maintenance of heating, lighting, plumbing, and security systems.
• Is flexible, adaptable, and happy to take on a variety of tasks.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• You’ll be part of a warm, supportive, and close knit school community.
• Your work will make a meaningful difference to the safety, wellbeing, and happiness of our children.
• You’ll enjoy the peace and beauty of a rural school setting.
• You’ll take on a role with genuine purpose-one that helps shape the daily experience of every child who walks through our doors.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to meet the criteria outlined in the person specification and will be subject to a range of pre employment checks, including a health assessment, an enhanced DBS check, online searches, and satisfactory references. Please note that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.