School Caretaker
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5AX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4683a7fd-764c-4990-85a3-63114f6c3735 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills Required:
Broad knowledge of DIY processes to carry out basic repairs Painting and basic carpentry Ability to read and record written information for a range of purposes Ability to use basic maths to calculate orders correctly Knowledge of security and health & safety policies and procedures
Duties:
• Be a keyholder
• Ensure school site/perimeter is well maintained, safe and secure
• Regular site walks to monitor condition of premises
• Undertake routine building and site maintenance work as needed
• Ensure all plant equipment is maintained to the required standard
• Ensure litter collection is regularly completed within the school grounds
• Porterage and transportation of equipment, furniture and deliveries
• Completing a wide range of vital Health & Safety checks within the school
• Record checks on the school’s health and safety online management system
• Undertake regular training relevant to this role
• Maintenance of the school grounds where necessary
• Monitor the standards of cleaning and grounds maintenance staff
• Contribute to cleaning of the school during periods of staff absence and to “deep cleans” during holiday periods
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• friendly and experienced colleagues who take pride in their work and actively seek ways to improve their practice
• a calm, purposeful working environment with delightful, well-behaved children who are eager to learn and proud of their school
• a highly inclusive ethos which meets the needs of individual children within our setting
• a supportive working environment with a variety of resources
• a commitment to supporting continuous professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. 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 suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Skills Required:
Broad knowledge of DIY processes to carry out basic repairs Painting and basic carpentry Ability to read and record written information for a range of purposes Ability to use basic maths to calculate orders correctly Knowledge of security and health & safety policies and procedures
Duties:
• Be a keyholder
• Ensure school site/perimeter is well maintained, safe and secure
• Regular site walks to monitor condition of premises
• Undertake routine building and site maintenance work as needed
• Ensure all plant equipment is maintained to the required standard
• Ensure litter collection is regularly completed within the school grounds
• Porterage and transportation of equipment, furniture and deliveries
• Completing a wide range of vital Health & Safety checks within the school
• Record checks on the school’s health and safety online management system
• Undertake regular training relevant to this role
• Maintenance of the school grounds where necessary
• Monitor the standards of cleaning and grounds maintenance staff
• Contribute to cleaning of the school during periods of staff absence and to “deep cleans” during holiday periods
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• friendly and experienced colleagues who take pride in their work and actively seek ways to improve their practice
• a calm, purposeful working environment with delightful, well-behaved children who are eager to learn and proud of their school
• a highly inclusive ethos which meets the needs of individual children within our setting
• a supportive working environment with a variety of resources
• a commitment to supporting continuous professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. 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 suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.