Assistant Caretaker
Hucknall National Church of England Primary School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 7DUThis job expired on 12 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
12 June 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,796.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 1
Assistant Caretaker job summary
Assistant Caretaker (1 hour per day, Monday-Friday)
Hucknall National C of E Primary School
The Governors of Hucknall National C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a reliable, proactive and hardworking Assistant Caretaker to support the smooth running, safety and cleanliness of our school site. This role is one hour per day, Monday to Friday, term time only, with additional overtime available as required.
Working under the direction of senior staff and the Premises Team, the successful candidate will undertake day to day minor repairs, basic maintenance, cleaning and general handyperson duties to ensure our school remains a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
Carrying out minor repairs to buildings and equipment as identified by senior staff
Maintaining school grounds to a high standard
Litter picking across the school site
Emptying and cleaning bins and removing waste to designated areas
Cleaning designated areas, including overhead kitchen canopies
Removing graffiti from internal and external surfaces
Porterage duties as required
Setting up rooms for meetings, events and examinations
Maintaining grassed areas and clearing garden debris and fallen leaves
Cleaning drains and gulleys
Salting, de icing and snow clearance during winter months to ensure safe access
Responding to emergencies outside normal working hours (e.g., intruders, fire, flooding) when required
Any other reasonable duties consistent with the nature and grade of the post
We are looking for someone who is:
Practical and hands on with good problem solving skills
Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
Able to work independently and follow instructions
Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety
We offer:
A friendly and supportive staff team
A welcoming school community with strong values
A positive working environment where every role is valued
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please contact the school office at office@hnp.snmat.org.uk.
Hucknall National C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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.
About Hucknall National Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 418 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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