Caretaker

Salary details: £ - £

The Governors of Holmesdale Infant School are seeking to appoint a Caretaker (Premises Officer) to join the Holmesdale family and take pride in playing a vital role in making our school an amazing place for children to learn and thrive.

The successful candidate will be required to work 20 hours per week on a 52-week contract, commencing in October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a variety of cleaning, security, janitorial and DIY duties. This post will involve working split shifts Monday to Friday (morning and afternoon). There is some flexibility in these hours. Candidates must have a reliable and flexible approach. Please see the attached Person Specification and Job Description for further details.

Candidates are welcome to visit the school or to contact the school to make further enquiries. Please call Miss Wilkinson, the School Business Manager, on 01246 413284.

Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 1 October or Friday 2 October 2026

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.