Caretaker

Lickey End First School, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1JG

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 7.5hrs per week. Although the post if full-year and part-time, it is also flexible and, following discussion with the school, the hours can be split across the week as appropriate.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 3 pt5

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our team and help maintain the cleanliness, security, and overall appeal of our school site. As the Caretaker, you will play a vital role in ensuring our children and families feel welcomed and comfortable in our well-maintained environment. Our main building is a beautiful Victorian structure, 147 years old, complemented by a purpose-built EYFS extension added in 2009.

Although the post if full-year and part-time, it is also flexible and, following discussion with the school, the hours can be split across the week as appropriate.

We are looking for:

• A skilled individual who has basic electrical, plumbing or construction skills to help maintain the site.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and processes.
• Previous experience in a caretaker or maintenance role although this is not essential.
• Someone who aligns with our school vision, values and ethos.
• A flexible and adaptable team player who is committed to the whole school and has a willingness to support the ‘smalls school’ ethos.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A flexible role where the 7.5hrs can be undertaken across the week.
• A school rooted in community and togetherness.
• A positive and inclusive atmosphere
• Dedicated and flexible colleagues committed to improvement
• Supportive leadership, parents and governors
• A friendly working environment

Commitment to safeguarding

Lickey End First School recognises our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. Child protection forms part of the school’s safeguarding responsibilities.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to applications@lickeyendfirstschool.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Caretaker - Job Description - May 2025.pdf - 125 KB (opens in new tab)

Caretaker - Person Spec - May 2025.pdf - 134 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lickey End First School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 149 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lickey End First School website
• Email address: applications@lickeyendfirstschool.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lickey-end-first-school

Lickey End First School is a vibrant first school located in a welcoming community, dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. With a strong commitment to educational excellence, we strive to instil resilience, independence, teamwork, and respect in all our children. Our vision is to empower children to become confident, capable learners who are prepared for future challenges.

Our school is situated at the edge of the town of Bromsgrove and serves the community of Lickey End. It has a rural aspect and has the feel of a village school even though it is extremely close to major route ways such as the M42.

Many parents have attended the school as pupils in the past, and we feel that the family atmosphere and friendly, open door policy is a strong feature of the school and the partnership that grows between us.

Arranging a visit to Lickey End First School

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

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