Caretaker
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LX9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 15 hours per week 52 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,795
Actual salary
- £9,740
What skills and experience we're looking for
The main duties will include:
- Keyholder responsibilities.
- Health & Safety Checks for legionella, emergency alarms & lighting (tailored training will be provided)
- Day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs.
- Ensuring the building and grounds are secure when not in use.
- Ensuring that the school premises are well maintained.
- Stock Control to maintain an effective site service.
- Porterage.
What the school offers its staff
The Governing Body of Charles Kingsley’s CE Primary School are looking to appoint a Caretaker to join our team.
We are fortunate to have beautiful school premises and grounds and are excited to be able to offer this opportunity to an enthusiastic, effective and dedicated person who will relish the opportunity to work within our school.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be committed, enthusiastic and enjoy working as part of the team.
- Have a friendly, caring disposition; showing a genuine interest in education of young children and being empathetic to individual needs.
Previous experience in a similar setting would be great but isn’t essential as full training will be given, and the right DIY skills, motivation, and personal qualities are just as important.
This role is ideal for somebody with skills in maintenance, DIY and health and safety, looking for a new role that makes a real difference to children’s lives and futures.
You will be quality focused, efficient, able to work at pace, and motivated to help us provide a safe, caring environment where every child can thrive.
We can offer you:
- A close school community in the heart of the village, built on strong values.
- Flexible working / hours
- Professional Training Opportunities.
Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews may take place prior to the closing date, therefore an early application is recommended.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 215 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- s.turner@charleskingsleys.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01189 732187
“All we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about” Charles Kingsley
Are you enthusiastic about being a part of a school where children are at the heart of what we do?
Are you enthusiastic about a rich and inspiring concept led curriculum?
Are you enthusiastic about being part of a warm and friendly team?
If so, why not help to shape Charles Kingsley’s vision for education by applying for a teaching post at his school. We are a one form entry C of E school situated in the heart of the village of Eversley.
Arranging a visit to Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.turner@charleskingsleys.hants.sch.uk.
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