Job Introduction
Role: Caretaker
Start date: 1st January 2027
Contract type: Permanent
Grade: 4 SCP 9
Salary: £16,858
Hours: 24 (work schedule to be agreed)
Weeks: 52 (24 days holiday pro rata to hours worked, plus bank holidays)
Site: St Christopher’s Secondary
Application Closing date: 31st October 2026
Interviews: 16th November 2026
The Lincoln Saints Federation caters for students and pupils between the ages of 3-19 with a range of complex needs and disabilities, including physical and medical needs. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of a committed and dynamic team, focused on providing the very best for our pupils.
We are looking for a caretaker to work primarily at our St Christopher’s Secondary site, as well as support the site team across the federation sites.
We are looking for candidates who have:
• Experience of working in a similar role or willingness to learn and develop skills.
• An understanding of health & safety principles and their application.
• An understanding of safe working practices and COSHH.
• Practical abilities to carry out minor repairs and maintenance.
• IT skills – training will be provided in school specific systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, being able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils and other professionals.
• The ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability – using their own initiative to prioritise task effectively.
• Resilience and patience
• A willingness to ‘go the extra mile’.
It is expected that your work schedule will be flexible to accommodate the needs of the school and federation. Some lone working may be required.
In return, we will provide:
• Amazing pupils
• An extremely strong and supportive team of colleagues
• Professional development with opportunities to develop strengths and skills.
• An excellent atmosphere and work environment
If you have an interest and would like to learn more, please call (01522 526498) to speak to Ashley Moat, School Business Manager.
Visits to school are positively encouraged, please contact our Senior HR Administrator, Sue Turner - susan.turner@lincolnsaints.com.
Our application form and job description are available on our website – www.lincolnsaints.com. Completed applications should be sent to applications@lincolnsaints.com.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then you have not been successful on this occasion, but we thank you for your application.
The Lincoln Saints Federation is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references and suitability to work with children. All pre-employment checks are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Federation.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
