Caretaker (onsite accommodation available)

St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 2LD

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Immediate

• Closing date

  15 January 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  15 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,606.00 - £24,857.00 Annually (FTE)

Caretaker (onsite accommodation available) job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, organised, committed and enthusiastic caretaker to help develop and maintain our outstanding learning environment to support the smooth running of the school. We are seeking to recruit a colleague who can relate well to staff and children, effectively prioritise, and show initiative by seeking and actioning improvements to our school. We are looking for team-player who can act with integrity to make St mark and All Saints Primary School a better place for the children, staff and community. Do you have the practical caretaking, gardening and maintenance skills to make a difference to our school environment?

St Mark and All Saints Primary School and Nursery is a one form entry Primary School within easy reach of

Guildford and the A3. St Mark and All Saints is part of The Good Shepherd Trust Academy and has well-resourced classrooms and a supportive staff team. We also have a Maternity Hub on site that is open 7 days a week, all year round.

You will need to be positive and professional as well as being flexible to the demands of the role.

We are looking for an individual that:

Takes pride in their work and helps create a welcoming learning environment inside and outside the school

Thrives working in a school environment

Shows initiative, is proactive and a team player

Has extensive DIY knowledge

Has a good level of maintenance experience involving minor carpentry and plumbing

Is proactive in resolving problems

Has a sound understanding of Health & Safety and is willing to receive further training

Is able to work on own initiative and under pressure with a willingness to contribute to the continued improvement of our wonderful school

We offer:

A positive and thriving school environment, a great team of staff and a commitment to continuing professional development.

A four-bedroom chalet bungalow, with a garden and garage. The property is an ideal family home and is a detached Chalet bungalow situated onsite. A nominal fee of 12.5% of basic salary will be charged for service occupancy and all household utility costs will be the responsibility of the individual.

24 days holiday.

Visits to the school are welcome please call the school office

Please read the Job pack carefully. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Thursday 15th January at noon

Interview: Thursday 29th January

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 Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and employment practices reflect this commitment.

The safety and wellbeing of every child in the care of St Mark and All Saints Primary School and Nursery is our absolute priority. We expect all of our staff, pupils, parents, LGC members, Trust directors, visitors, contractors and third party professionals to share this view. The safeguarding and protection of children is everyone’s responsibility.

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 St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mark-and-all-saints-church-of-england-primary

On behalf of the children, staff, Governors and The Good Shepherd Trust, I would like to welcome you to St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary School. We hope you find our website clear, informative and easy to navigate. It is designed to give you a flavour of the vibrant life of our school, the work of our pupils and the quality education we strive to deliver.

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We are committed to providing the highest quality care and education for your child; our teachers strive to deliver outstanding lessons which will stimulate and engage your child, and ultimately, foster a life-long love of learning. Underpinning this philosophy is the importance of each child’s wellbeing and our first class pastoral care which recognises that, for a child to achieve their educational potential, they must feel safe, happy and valued at school.​

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St Mark and All Saints is a one-form entry primary school welcoming children from age 3 to 11 years old in a caring, happy and supportive environment that enables children to achieve their full potential.

The school is very privileged to have outstanding facilities including a school farm, allotment, extensive playing field and stimulating learning environments, giving our children opportunities to explore learning in a fun and engaging way.

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With our Christian Values underpinning all the work we do, our children learn together in an atmosphere of high expectations, mutual respect and friendship. We know and value each child in our school and believe in ensuring that all children achieve their best through high quality teaching and support. Learning at St Mark and All Saints is an exciting and challenging experience for each child. There is a strong emphasis on delivering all areas of the curriculum to a high standard, so that each child experiences a broad and balanced curriculum; developing skills, knowledge and understanding in all areas.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and we look forward to meeting you

Caroline Mallett

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