School Caretaker
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7BW19 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
Support is available from school staff and governors, and also the Caretaking Support Team at Hampshire.
Further information about the job
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.
Apply for this jobAdditional 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
- School website
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School website
- Email address
- vryan2@st-patricks.hants.sch.uk
- 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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