Caretaker / Site Agent

Priory Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.69 - £14.59 Hourly

Caretaker / Site Agent job summary

Priory Primary, a small, busy and friendly town centre school, seeks a caretaker / site agent who is proactive, flexible, approachable and takes pride in working to a high standard.

We are seeking someone with competent 'handyperson' skills for general repairs and maintenance, as well as the confidence, knowledge and organisational skills to ensure hygienic, safe and secure school buildings and grounds. Previous experience of working in a school environment is an advantage.

The role requires 6 hours per day, Monday to Friday, likely worked as 7 - 10am and 3 - 6pm., however there can be flexibility around this for the right candidate. There is also the potential for additional hours for a candidate with extra skills to offer.

If two candidates wish to present themselves as a job share this can be considered.

Candidates are warmly encouraged to arrange a visit to the school site to find our more about us. Site visits and enquiries will be available after Mon 23rd February. Contact Sardis Barkat on 01234 261768.

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

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 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 Priory Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 202 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Priory Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priory-primary-school-bedford

Priory Primary is a unique school, ambitious for its diverse community in the heart of Bedford. Class sizes are smaller than average, and we have absolute clarity about our curriculum approach. You will be well supported by our amazing colleagues: teachers, support staff and engaged senior leaders.
All posts are subject to strict safeguarding checks, including a check on any publicly available digital presence, and candidates must share our deep commitment to equality of opportunity.

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