Caretaker

Salary details: £ - £

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hard-working and highly motivated caretaker to join our supportive team at Grange Primary School. Our school is a happy place to work, where our vision of ‘Living, Learning and Laughing’ is an integral part of our everyday practice.

This post has arisen following the planned retirement of our existing caretaker. The successful candidate will be able to work well as part of a team with our site manager, as well as independently providing key duties to ensure the safety, security, cleanliness and maintenance of our buildings and grounds.

Our Caretaker is also responsible for reporting any faults which require more specialist help to the appropriate people and ensuring all fire safety and health and safety regulations are adhered to.

The successful candidate will have:

• Good DIY skills and knowledge and basic maintenance
• The ability to work independently and have a proactive approach
• Have good communication skills and be a reliable member of the team
• Be able to work successfully as part of the cleaning and maintenance team. 

As a school we can offer you:

• A happy place to work with a fantastic team spirit.
• Committed, supportive, caring and friendly staff.
• A strong admin team who support effective routines and procedures.
• Excellent training opportunities and professional development with a supportive leadership team.
• Commitment to support staff well-being and work life balance. 

Although a 37 hour week is in operation, the role is over a two week cycle:

Week 1 - Mornings Mon to Fri 6am to 1.30pm.

Week 2 - Afternoons Mon to Fri 10.30am to 6pm.

Visits to the school are encouraged.  Please call the school office on 0115 9734956 to arrange a time which is convenient we will do our best to accommodate you, wherever possible. 

Grange Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Provisional Interview Date: 11 November 2025

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.