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Caretaker

Kineton Church of England Primary School, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 0HS

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: The hours of work will be 7:30-10:30am Monday to Friday. There is some flexibility with hours to be worked during holiday periods.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale E Point 5-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Kineton Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient, flexible and reliable person to the role of caretaker. To work in our busy school, you must be positive, hard-working and have a strong commitment to upholding high standards of maintenance and care. The core hours will be 7:30am to 10:30am. There is some flexibility with holiday hours.

We require someone who will love and care for our school as much as we do. You will be responsible for security, general maintenance work and repairs, health and safety issues relating to the buildings, cleaning and porterage duties. You need to be able to undertake basic maintenance of heating, lighting, plumbing and security systems to ensure they operate safely and efficiently. It is essential that you are capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying of equipment and materials. During the summer months, part of the role will involve preparing, checking and maintaining our on-site outdoor swimming pool.

The successful candidate will undertake statutory checks including daily/weekly/monthly recording where required, along with being a key holder and attending emergency call-outs for the school.

You will be a high valued member of the team. We are dedicated to high quality professional development enabling all members of our staff to grow both personally and professionally.

Further benefits include;

-> A friendly and professional team

-> Opportunities to train/work with other academies within the Stour Federation Multi Academy Trust to share best practice and resources

-> A caring and supportive working environment

-> Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which includes life cover

Please visit our website: https://www.kinetonprimaryschool.org.uk for further information about our school.

If you would like to discuss the role or visit the school before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you.

Kineton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A well-maintained and respected school site

• Children who are keen to learn and do their best

• A supportive and friendly staff team

• A thriving working environment

• Regular opportunities for professional development

• Supportive staff, parents and governors

As part of the Stour Federation Multi-Academy Trust employees are offered access to the Education Mutual Healthcare and wellbeing services.

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

Kineton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Kineton Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kineton Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: schumann.j@welearn365.com
• Phone number: 01926640397
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kineton-church-of-england-primary-school

Kineton Primary is a Church of England, voluntary aided school and part of the Stour Federation Multi Academy Trust. We welcome children aged between four and eleven, offering them a friendly, inspiring and caring environment in which to learn and develop. Our latest Ofsted inspection (March 2017) rated our school as good with outstanding leadership and management.

Underpinned by our Christian vision and values, that inform all areas of school life, Kineton encourages a spirit of community, a respect for others and curiosity about the world around us. In a trusting and supportive atmosphere, our pupils gain the confidence and skills they need to begin finding out who they really are and what they are capable of so that they can flourish. Our school vision is Believe, Grow, Achieve and this drives all that we do.

Arranging a visit to Kineton Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email schumann.j@welearn365.com.

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