School Caretaker (Part time)

Turvey Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8DY

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  31 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 July 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: £4,782.00 Monthly Salary is annual actual. Scale point 4 rising to 6

School Caretaker (Part time) job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable School Caretaker to maintain the safety, cleanliness, and overall upkeep of our small village school. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the school environment is welcoming, secure, and well-maintained for staff and students alike. This position offers an opportunity to contribute positively to the school community by providing a clean and safe environment conducive to learning and development.

Duties

• Conduct regular inspections of the school premises to identify maintenance or safety issues
• Carry out general cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and waste disposal to uphold high standards of hygiene
• Maintain and repair fixtures such as lights, doors, windows, and furniture as required
• Ensure all health and safety protocols are adhered to, including checking fire alarms and emergency exits are accessible
• Manage security systems and oversee access control to ensure the safety of staff and pupils
• Assist with setting up classrooms and event spaces for school activities or meetings
• Report any damages or hazards promptly to the appropriate authorities for resolution
• Oversee external grounds maintenance, including gardening or snow clearance when necessary
• Liaise with school staff regarding maintenance schedules and urgent repairs

Requirements

• Proven experience in building maintenance, cleaning, or caretaking roles preferred but not essential; training will be provided where necessary
• Strong organisational skills with an eye for detail
• Ability to undertake physical tasks including lifting, moving equipment, and working at heights if required
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations relevant to school environments
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Flexibility to respond promptly to urgent repairs or emergencies outside normal working hours if needed
• Basic knowledge of security systems and procedures is advantageous
• Must demonstrate the ability to speak fluent English at a level appropriate to be able to carry out the duties of the post.

This role is essential in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all members of the school community. We welcome applications from individuals committed to maintaining high standards of care within educational settings

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 Turvey Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 81 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Turvey Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/turvey-primary-school

Turvey Primary is a happy, friendly, village school that caters for 4 to 11 year olds. There are currently 85 pupils on roll organised into 4 classes. We have a total of 17 members of staff.

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