School Caretaker

Halton Holegate CofE Primary School, SPILSBY, Lincolnshire, PE23 5PB

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  31 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: part-time (17.5 p/w), 42 wks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,724.13 - £25,927.83
• Actual salary: £11,693.85 – £12,263 per annum
• Pay scale: G4

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic and dedicated Caretaker to join our hardworking and supportive team at Halton Holegate Church of England Primary School.

At Halton Holegate, our vision is "Learning and Flourishing Together." Rooted in our Christian values, we strive to create a nurturing, safe and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential and every member of our school community is valued and respected. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to maintaining a welcoming and positive environment where children can thrive.

This is an important role within our school. The successful candidate will take pride in ensuring that our buildings and grounds are safe, secure, clean and well maintained, helping to provide the very best learning environment for our pupils and staff.

We are looking for someone who:

• Shares and supports the ethos, vision and values of our school.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Has practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• Can work independently and use their own initiative.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards.
• Has good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Can communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents, contractors and visitors.
• Is flexible, reliable and willing to undertake a variety of site-related duties.
• Will contribute positively to the life of the school and wider community.

Main Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• The security of the school premises, including opening and locking the site as required.

• To be responsible for the ordering of cleaning equipment and materials and the secure storage thereof.

• To be responsible for the cleaning of a specified area in accordance with the County Council’s current standards and methods.
• Acting as a key holder and responding to emergency call-outs where necessary.
• Carrying out routine maintenance, minor repairs and basic decorating tasks.
• Undertaking regular health and safety checks of the premises and grounds.
• Monitoring and maintaining building services, including heating, lighting, fire alarms and water systems.
• Ensuring external areas, pathways and playgrounds are safe, clean and free from hazards.
• Liaising with contractors and external agencies as required.
• Supporting the preparation of school events and activities.
• Ensuring the school site presents a positive image to pupils, parents, visitors and the wider community.

No two days are the same, and we are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in their work and is willing to go the extra mile to support our school community.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A welcoming and caring school community with a strong Christian ethos.
• Friendly, supportive and dedicated colleagues.
• Enthusiastic, polite and hardworking children.
• A commitment to professional development and training.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the daily life of our school.
• A school where everyone is encouraged to learn and flourish together.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Halton Holegate CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 62 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Halton Holegate CofE Primary School website
• Email address: jo.search@haltonholegate.lincs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01790 752575
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/halton-holegate-cofe-primary-school

At Halton Holegate Church of England Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a nurturing, inclusive and welcoming village school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. Rooted in our Christian values and at the heart of our local community, we are committed to providing an inspiring educational experience that enables all children to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

Arranging a visit to Halton Holegate CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jo.search@haltonholegate.lincs.sch.uk.

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