School Caretaker
| Posting date: | 25 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 June 2025 |
| Location: | Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6DB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0bcd3a57-d22b-4813-83b1-b35fe3e80e73 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The school caretaker can often be the first point of call for visitors to the school, parents, staff and children. As one of the ‘faces’ of the school the caretaker should be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner.
The role includes: -
• Caring for the school building, furniture, fittings and equipment.
• Ensuring a high-quality physical environment.
• Carrying out a full range of duties to provide exacting standards of cleanliness, general security and maintenance.
• Cleaning, handyperson activities and supervision of school cleaning staff.
• Promoting the efficient use of the school’s assets.
What the school offers its staff
Melbourn Primary School is a warm and welcoming school on the Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire border. We are located in the beautiful village of Melbourn, just a short car journey or only a 15-minute train ride from Cambridge city centre and good transport links in to London.
Commitment to safeguarding
Melbourn Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The school caretaker can often be the first point of call for visitors to the school, parents, staff and children. As one of the ‘faces’ of the school the caretaker should be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner.
The role includes: -
• Caring for the school building, furniture, fittings and equipment.
• Ensuring a high-quality physical environment.
• Carrying out a full range of duties to provide exacting standards of cleanliness, general security and maintenance.
• Cleaning, handyperson activities and supervision of school cleaning staff.
• Promoting the efficient use of the school’s assets.
What the school offers its staff
Melbourn Primary School is a warm and welcoming school on the Cambridgeshire / Hertfordshire border. We are located in the beautiful village of Melbourn, just a short car journey or only a 15-minute train ride from Cambridge city centre and good transport links in to London.
Commitment to safeguarding
Melbourn Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.