Caretaker
Church Stretton School, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6EX9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Variable hours between 29.5 - 37 hours per week to be agreed with successful candidate.
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £13.26 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Caretaker to join our site team at Church Stretton School.
The successful candidate will work under the instruction and guidance ofappropriate seniorstaff to provide general maintenance and caretaking support across the school site. This isan important rolein helping to ensure that the school premises are safe, secure, clean,well-maintainedand welcoming for students,staffand visitors.
Main Duties
Lock / unlock school buildings and areas.
To carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory, as per specific schedule for your school.
Ensure that satisfactory levels of caretaking, cleanliness and hygiene are achieved and maintained through the whole of the premises.
Undertake minor / simple repairs e.g. minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains.
To carry out minor improvement work e.g. erecting shelves, notice boards, bookshelves etc. as agreed with the Headteacher.
Further duties and responsibilities can be found on the Job Description which are on the school website Church Stretton School - Vacancies
What the school offers its staff
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Flexible working pattern e.g. 29.5 hours, 4 days/week year-round or 37 hours, 5 days/week term-time to be discussed at interview
- Induction and on-the-job training for the caretaker role
- Health & safety training (e.g., first aid, fire safety, manual handling)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)– Confidential counselling and support services.
- A supportive, collaborative working environment where your contribution is valued
Are you a hands-on problem-solver who thrives on variety? If so, this role could be perfect for you. No two days are the same – you will have new challenges and make a real impact every 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 Church Stretton School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 539 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@csschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01694 722209
Church Stretton Secondary School, part of the Trust-Ed Schools Partnership
Arranging a visit to Church Stretton School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@csschool.co.uk.
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