19 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    29 June 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday to Friday, 7.30 am - 11 am; 2.30 pm - 6.30 pm (split shift)

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,131

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Patrick’s is a friendly, Catholic primary school situated in a wooded setting in Farnborough. We are seeking to appoint a full time caretaker to join our dedicated team.

The scope of this role is varied and you will be managing the whole school site. Responsibilities include general maintenance and repairs, decorating, setting up and clearing away equipment, portering, grounds maintenance and securing buildings. A driving licence would be an advantage.

You will also be responsible for undertaking regular health and safety checks (training provided). The successful candidate will need a “can do” attitude, good communication skills, to be security conscious and be able to work collaboratively and flexibly. Successful candidates will usually start at the bottom of the grade of the post they are applying for. The pay point is dependent on experience and qualifications and the position of Site Manager, paid at a higher pay scale, would be considered depending on experience.

The start date can be adjusted dependent on the availability of the right candidate, but can be no later than 1st September 2026.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you full training and excellent employee benefits.

Support is available from school staff and governors, and also the Caretaking Support Team at Hampshire.

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

At the Federation of St Bernadette's and St. Patrick's Catholic Primary Schools we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

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

About St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
256 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01252542511

St Patrick’s is a friendly, vibrant one form entry Catholic Primary School set in wooded grounds in Farnborough.

Our age range is 2 - 11 years, and our school includes a Nursery class housed in our Woodlands Early Years Centre along with our Reception Class.

Arranging a visit to St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vryan2@st-patricks.hants.sch.uk.

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