Assistant Caretaker
Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 2UZ20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 17 hours per week, 39 weeks per year Afternoons: Monday to Thursday; 3.00pm – 6.30pm and Friday 3.00pm – 6.00pm (hours outside of this on occasion for school events such as parents evening, performances and Fairs) Alternative working patterns may be considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- G3.06-09 - £25,614 - £26,847 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job description – Assistant Caretaker
Do you take pride in creating safe, clean, and inspiring environments? Are you proactive, organised, and ready to make a real difference every day? If so, this could be the perfect role for you! We are looking for a dedicated assistant caretaker to join our school family. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our school is a welcoming, secure, and attractive well-maintained space where children can thrive. About Us We are a warm and inclusive Primary school at the heart of its community, situated just a few miles north of Lincoln. Our aim as a Church of England is ‘educating for life in all its fullness’. We are deeply committed to high quality professional development for all our staff. About the Role As assistant caretaker, you will play a vital role in keeping our school safe, secure, and welcoming for children, staff, and visitors. Managing cleaning standards and ensuring the security of the premises, you’ll take pride in creating an environment where learning can flourish. This is a hands-on, varied role that requires practical skills, strong organisation, and a proactive approach as every day brings a new challenge and the chance to make a real difference.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To be responsible for the cleaning of a specified area in accordance with the school’s current standards and methods
- To store cleaning equipment and materials in a safe place
- To report to the immediate supervisor any problems relating to cleaning equipment and materials
- To carry out caretaking duties as directed by the Headteacher/School Business Manager/Site Manager as outlined on the job information sheet. E.g. minor repairs to fabric or building and/or equipment
We Are Looking For
• Someone who takes pride in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment. • A proactive and positive team member who communicates well and works collaboratively. • Someone who is organised, dependable, and able to manage tasks independently. • Someone committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and staff.
What the school offers its staff
We Can Offer You
• A strong commitment to our people, guided by principles of wellbeing, adaptability, inclusivity, and collaboration. • Access to high-quality professional learning at every stage of your career • Employee support, health and wellbeing programme offering specialist support, including counselling, financial guidance, and legal advice. • A positive, supportive working environment where teamwork benefits every child. • The chance to make a genuine difference to children’s lives every single day.
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 291 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- enquiries@ellison-boulters.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01673862392
Ellison Boulters Church of England Academy is a thriving village church Primary school with around 275 children on role. We are approximately seven miles north of Lincoln and primarily serve the villages of Scothern, Sudbrooke, Langworth and Stainton-by-Langworth. We have ten classes, some of which are mixed with two different year groups. We work closely with our local schools and secondary feeder schools. We are a member of Kyra Teaching School Alliance and a member of the Lincolnshire Learning Partnership.
Arranging a visit to Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@ellison-boulters.lincs.sch.uk.
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