Caretaker Assistant

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0BB

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  17 December 2025

• Closing date

  6 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

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: SWAN Grade 3

Caretaker Assistant job summary

Caretaker Assistant - Permanent Contract - 17.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday - 3.00pm to 6.30pm (Term time, 37 weeks per year)

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery are looking to appoint a part-time Assistant Caretaker to join our caring and values led community and work alongside our Site Manager.

We are looking for a practical and positive person who can help maintain our school premises to a high standard.

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate relevant ‘DIY skills’ in order to carry out minor repairs.

• Demonstrate knowledge of correct moving and handling procedures and be physically able to carry out the physical aspects of the role

• Demonstrate knowledge of Health and Safety relevant to premises management.

• Demonstrate good communication skills.

• Flexible, with a positive can-do attitude and a team player.

• Good time management, with ability to prioritise tasks.

We can offer you:

• A supportive, friendly and approachable team.

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 3.00-6.30pm - 17.5 hours per week. Term time only (37 week).

Salary:

SWAN Grade 3 - FTE is £24,330, actual is £9,650

Closing date: 6th January 2025 at 12.00pm

Interview date: To be confirmed

Start date: January 2026

Applications should be made by downloading the Application Form (please note that CVs will not be accepted).

Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position you do so as soon as possible.

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery is part of The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust comprised of ten Woking schools (all within the Primary phase). We have a shared ethos and work collaboratively to provide the best possible opportunities for all pupils across the trust.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Barnsbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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.

About Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 457 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnsbury-primary-school-and-nursery

Barnsbury is a two form entry Primary school situated south of Woking, a short walk from the railway station. Our diverse catchment provides a rich, fully inclusive and rewarding environment where Values are at the centre of all we do. We believe that each child deserves the very best education and start in life. If you share our beliefs and can add value to our already committed team then please apply.

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