Caretaker ref. TV42125 in Walsall

Overview

Post: Caretaker

Responsible to: Head Teacher

Salary: Grade 5 – Scale point 12 – 17 - Actual Salary £17,390.68 to £18,864.73

Contract/Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Permanent, All Year

Hours of Work: 22.5 hours per week

Shift 1: 6:30am – 9:00am

Shift 2: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Some flexibility will be required and possible overtime throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Site and building security
• Cleanliness and good order of premises and grounds
• Compliance with health and safety requirements
• Maintenance and repairs as necessary
• Porterage of school deliveries
• General upkeep of the school
• Storing and arranging removal of waste
• General maintenance and minor repair work
• General porterage duties and moving of furniture
• Checking damage/security daily on arrival at the premises
• Lettings as required – opening, closing and general duties
• Preparation of halls for functions as required
• Synchronise clocks, time switches, etc. as required
• Ensure clear passage is maintained on fire escape routes
• Carry out routine testing and recording to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and environmental standards
• Report building, furniture, fittings and equipment defects to the School Business Manager
• Any other work deemed appropriate by the Head teacher and School Business Manager

Security

• Open and close the school, unlocking and locking appropriate gates, doors, windows and buildings for the purpose of school use
• Activate and deactivate school alarm systems as and when required
• Register as main key holder and be the point of contact in an emergency call out situation
• Allow access to builders/contractors working on site during holiday or weekend periods when required
• Check the proper operation and function of all alarms, emergency exits and entrances and ensure that fire-fighting equipment is in place

External Maintenance

• Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external hard areas and empty litter bins as necessary
• Clean and clear drains and gullies and ensure effective and healthy operation
• Inspect outside fabric of school and report/repair defects as appropriate
• Inspect gates, fences, lights, etc. and report/repair defects as necessary
• Keep hard surfaces free of moss and weeds
• Make safe any hazards and ensure that area is cordoned off
• Keep paths, entrances free of ice and snow to ensure safety of students, parents, staff and visitors

Heating, Lighting and Water

• Switch off all lights and appropriate electrical sockets
• Read and record gas, water and electric meters
• Monitor and set heating system controls and boilers
• Be aware of the location of all stopcocks and utilities isolation valves
• Ensure boiler plant rooms are clean and free of flammable material
• Assist with energy conservation within the premises to ensure good practices are adopted at all times

Standards and quality assurance

• Support the aims and ethos of the school
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Undertake training as required

Application details

Closing Date: Monday 13th February 2026

Interviews w/c 23rd February 2026

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Visits to School

For further information, please contact the school by email postbox@st-peters.walsall.sch.uk or by telephoning 01922 710872 to arrange a convenient time.

Applying

Apply via email. Job application forms and advert and Job Description can be found on the school website.

St Peter’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, such as checks from previous employment and online checks, in line with the Keeping Children Safe Guidelines 2025.

All applications must be submitted on the CES support application form. Applications received by CV or on any other application form will not be considered.

Please email completed applications to postbox@st-peters.walsall.sch.uk.

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.