At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain school premises, manage health & safety, and carry out essential maintenance tasks.
- Company: St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a welcoming community focused on education.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, supportive team, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a dedicated staff body and enjoy a strong local community connection.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a friendly environment.
- Qualifications: Organised, enthusiastic, with some maintenance skills and a commitment to teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 26403 - 26403 £ per year.
We are searching for the best education professionals.
Employer: St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Burgess Hill
Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time
Salary: £26,403 pro rata per annum
Posted: 13th July 2026
Expires: 24th August 2026
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Job ID: [Not specified]
The Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed Caretaker to join our team and work with the Premises Manager for the management of Health & Safety of Our Building, Swimming Pool and Grounds.
The Successful applicant will be:
- Someone who can ensure the school site is maintained to a high standard.
- Can implement Health & Safety legislation and risk assessments.
- Is able to carry out non-specialist building maintenance and essential gardening duties, ideally with some plumbing and electrical skills.
- Is organised and can plan, arrange and manage the work of contractors.
- Always maintains confidentiality.
- Is able to prioritise work, meet deadlines and multi-task.
- Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team.
- Consistent in a calm and fair approach.
We will offer you:
- A friendly, happy and welcoming, Christ centred community with a strong Catholic ethos.
- A real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our amazing children.
- The chance to work alongside a dedicated and committed staff body.
- A supportive Governing Body committed to raising standards and strong local parish links.
- An exciting opportunity to further develop the building.
- Commitment to your continuous professional development.
Visits to the school are highly recommended, but do not form part of the recruitment process. Please contact the school to make an appointment.
Please complete the online application in full.
St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. The post will be subject to satisfactory references, health checks and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. This will be done by means of applying for a DBS certificate through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Assistant Caretaker employer: St Wilfrid's
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School offers a nurturing and supportive environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children. With a strong commitment to professional development and a welcoming community, this role as an Assistant Caretaker allows you to contribute to maintaining a safe and high-quality learning environment while working alongside dedicated staff. Located in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, the school fosters a collaborative culture that values each team member's contributions and encourages personal growth.
