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Apprentice Caretaker
Lent Rise School, Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7NP46 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
31 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £8.00 Hourly This is based on apprentice salary rate. Hourly rate tbc.
Apprentice Caretaker job summary
To help provide a clean, safe and secure environment for users of the building and grounds of Lent Rise School and to contribute to the cleaning and maintenance of the buildings to a high standard.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in building maintenance, health & safety, and premises management within a busy school environment while completing a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the day-to-day maintenance of school buildings and ground
Supporting gate security during key times of the school day
Assisting with basic repairs and decorating tasks
Setting up rooms for clubs, events, and tests
Helping to maintain a clean, safe, and secure site
Carrying out safety checks and reporting issues
Supporting site security procedures (opening/locking as required)
Assisting with deliveries and moving equipment
Supervising contractors
What We’re Looking For
Practical, hands-on approach and willingness to learn
Good timekeeping and reliability
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures
Good communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Basic DIY skills helpful but not essential
What We Offer
Recognised apprenticeship qualification
On-the-job training and mentoring
Supportive working environment
Opportunity for future permanent employment
Pension scheme
Essential knowledge for the role:
Some understanding of basic health & safety requirements that are relevant within an educational environment.
Some understanding of school settings.
Some understanding of IT systems
Essential Skills:
Ability to communicate effectively with others, for example, staff, parents and pupils.
Basic mathematics and english skills to be able to carry out maintenance and H&S tasks.
IT literate.
Ability to perform the physical tasks required by the post, including lifting, carrying and pushing various equipment to undertake the duties of the post.
The apprentice route: Property Maintenance L2. 2 Year Course.
We welcome visits to the school prior to interview. Please contact Mrs Jill Watson, Headteacher, via office@lrschool.co.uk.
Lent Rise School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance. Social media checks will be completed as part of our safer recruitment process.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Lent Rise School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Lent Rise School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 451 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lent Rise School website
Lent Rise School is a primary school in Burnham Buckinghamshire. There are 450 pupils at the school from YR to Y6.
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