Caretaker (fixed term)

Poverest Primary School, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2JD

38 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Shift pattern to fit in with school opening hours (6.30am-6.30pm).
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25522

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and training

• NVQ 1&2 in Cleaning and Support Services or equivalent experience (desirable).
• BICS qualifications or equivalent in relevant discipline or experience (desirable).

Experience

• General experience of premises management.

Skills, knowledge and ability

• Ability to use relevant equipment, materials and chemicals.
• Health and Safety, including use of chemicals COSHH, Manual Handling, Fire Safety, including drills, use of equipment, practices and procedures, Use of ladders, lifting, cleaning etc.
• Understanding of and compliance with child protection procedures and lone working.
• Be able to work as both part of a team and as a lone worker.
• Be self-motivated.
• General knowledge of DIY and unskilled maintenance.
• Knowledge of industrial cleaning and use of appropriate equipment, chemicals and materials.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
• Knowledge and understanding of the security and tenure of premise.

Special requirements

• Ability to attend site as an emergency call out.

What the school offers its staff

Join us in this role and you can expect full support from the school’s Senior Leadership and Site Teams.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS and social media checks are required for this post.

Applications and appointments will be dealt with in accordance with the latest KCSIE guidance.

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.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Declaration of Convictions.pdf - 29.7 KB (opens in new tab)

Caretaker JD & PS - June 2026.pdf - 236 KB (opens in new tab)

About Poverest Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 435 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Poverest Primary School website
• Email address: cwhite@poverest.co.uk
• Phone number: 01689816060
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/poverest-primary-school

Poverest Primary School is a forward thinking school that recognises and develops children’s personal strengths and talents. Our children are well behaved, enthusiastic learners and our staff is welcoming, hard working and supportive. We are striving towards outstanding so please join us on our journey.

We have an excellent Additionally Resourced Provision and inclusion is widespread so if you are interested in special educational needs this is the school for you!

Arranging a visit to Poverest Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cwhite@poverest.co.uk.

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