At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage site security, cleanliness, and maintenance to create a safe environment for children.
- Company: St Luke's Church Primary School, a vibrant community-focused school.
- Benefits: Supportive team, training opportunities, and a role that impacts children's daily experiences.
- Other info: Enjoy a warm community atmosphere with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a values-driven school and make a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in caretaking, strong DIY skills, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 25147 - 27596 £ per year.
St Luke's is a vibrant, friendly and values‑led primary school at the heart of the Tiptree community. We are building a strengthened Site Team to ensure our premises are safe, well‑maintained and ready for children to thrive every day. We are advertising two roles:
- 10 hours per week - Site Manager (Scale 5, Band 3)
- 30 hours per week - Assistant Caretaker (Scale 3, Band 2)
These roles work together alongside our School Business Manager to provide consistent, high‑quality site management across the school. Applicants may express interest in either post.
We are looking for committed, skilled and proactive individuals who take pride in maintaining a school environment and who can contribute positively to the smooth running of our premises.
Responsibilities- Security & Keyholding - Supporting routine and non‑routine opening/closing, responding to alarm call‑outs, and helping maintain a secure site.
- Cleaning Team Leadership - Monitoring standards, allocating duties, providing induction and training, and ensuring the school is consistently clean and well‑presented.
- Maintenance & Repairs - Carrying out basic plumbing, redecoration, plastering, fencing and glazing tasks within the scope of the role. Maintaining caretaking equipment and carrying out routine checks.
- Health & Safety - Ensuring compliance with codes of practice, monitoring procedures, and working closely with our Health & Safety Officer.
- Team Support - Assisting with supervision or training of cleaning staff when required.
- Experience in school caretaking and buildings maintenance.
- Strong practical skills and confidence with DIY tasks.
- Ability to communicate clearly and manage complex information.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- A positive, proactive approach to problem‑solving.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality and high standards across the school.
- Ability to build respectful, trusting relationships with staff, contractors and visitors.
- A warm, supportive and values‑driven school community.
- A leadership team that values professionalism, trust and wellbeing.
- Opportunities for training, development and CPD.
- A role where your work directly impacts children's safety, learning and daily experience.
- A school that takes genuine pride in its environment and will value the pride you take in it too.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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