Job Introduction
Our children don’t just want a caretaker for our wonderful school they want a Sutton-on-Sea Community Primary School Caretaker.
Do you want to make a difference to our fabulous children? Do you want to join a forward facing team striving to make a very special place for our children and community? Will you feel a sense of pride in creating a clean, safe environment in which we can all thrive? We believe everyone can achieve. If you believe you belong in this culture of high expectations and support, please come along and take a look at our fantastic site and meet our team and of course the children.
To start: September 2025
Term time only: Yes plus 8 weeks (46 weeks in total).
Hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week. Split-shift working 7-9am and 3-5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Contract type: permanent
Salary grade: G4 pay scale 9-12 depending on experience
Salary details: £25,183 - £26,409 FTE salary will be pro-rata
Applications will also be considered for candidates who wish to work either the morning or afternoon shift.
Our Vision
To ensure every child is safe, resilient and achieves their potential by creating an environment in which everyone is challenged and supported to be the best version of themselves.
We believe everyone can achieve.
Purpose of the role
We are seeking to appoint a pro-active, enthusiastic and dedicated Caretaker to join our team. The post consists of 22.5 hours per week for 46 weeks per year (term time, plus the equivalent of 8 weeks in holidays for relevant training, deep cleaning, decorating, maintenance and allowing access for contractors etc).
The hours will be on a split-shift basis as you will be required to open up the school each morning during term time and locking the school up again at the end of the day ensuring the site is safe and secure.
Other duties will include (but are not limited to):
• General maintenance work and repairs.
• The management and maintenance of the school building and site - painting, health and safety audits, testing and recording, clearing autumn leaves, gritting in winter etc.
• Some cleaning, – windows, floors and play equipment for example.
• Reporting any defects to relevant staff.
• You will be required to understand and operate the school security and fire alarm systems.
• You will be required to be available for relevant contractors who may be carrying out work in school holidays and/or before or after school opening times.
• You will be the first point of call for any problems with the school site during out of hours and may be contacted in the event of the intruder alarm being activated.
• You will also be expected to undertake safeguarding training and take part in routine school staff training where relevant.
Joinery skills, basic plumbing and an understanding of heating systems and electrics would be an advantage as would experience and an understanding of health and safety and COSHH requirements. However, training will be provided to enable you to undertake duties safely and comply with current health and safety legislation, via Lincolnshire County Council, which consists of a full day at County offices in Lincoln.
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact our school office on 01507 441319.
Application forms and full job description are available on the school website www.suttononseaprimary.co.uk. Please send completed application forms by email to admin@sutton.lincs.sch.uk.
Closing date: Monday 7th July 2025
Interviews to be held: Wednesday 16th July 2025
References will be sought prior to interview.
Sutton-on-Sea Community Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check. All Pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
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.
