- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 97 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Trust Caretaker - Pratts Bottom & Chelsfield Primary School
More than one location, Lumero Educational Trust27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £20821
Pay scale
- NJC Scale 3, Point 4, Full time equivalent £29,983
What skills and experience we're looking for
Based at Pratts Bottom and Chelsfield Primary School.
At Lumero Educational Trust (LET) we have a strong focus on building a diverse and inclusive environment for all staff and the wider school community. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants.
The key purpose of the Caretaker is to support the Estates Manager to ensure the effective management, organisation and supervision of all premises matters relating to the LET. LET Caretakers will usually be aligned to a particular school but will be expected to engage in cross trust working to support our provision of clean, safe and secure environments for all users of the LET school buildings and grounds.
The role would involve carrying out morning opening duties for Pratts Bottom Primary School and Chelsfield Primary School, followed by supporting at local Orpington schools and/or undertaking additional duties on site as required. (It would be based by Pratts Bottom Primary School.)
They must hold a driving licence and be prepared to use their own vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed).
All LET employees are expected to be fully committed to the ethos and aims of the schools and trust. In return, the trust offers a highly supportive environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing including an Employee Assistance Programme, available to all staff.
To find out more about us we recommend you look at our website and, of course, you are most welcome to reach out if you have any questions about the role. Please email: JHawkins@lumero.org in the first instance. Site visits are highly encouraged.
Core responsibilities
Organisation and Management
- Working as a member of the Estates Site Team, the Caretaker will be line managed by the Estates Manager to ensure the school site is maintained safely and securely. The Caretaker will meet the operational requirements of the school buildings and grounds and be responsive to the needs of the school.
Health and Safety
- The Caretaker will maintain the school site to mitigate Health and Safety risks by undertaking daily visual inspections of the site to include, but not limited to; external and internal gym and play equipment. They will address or escalate actions arising to the Estates Manager, as necessary.
- The Caretaker will undertake maintenance activities necessary to prevent Health and Safety risks. This might include but is not limited to snow clearing, leaf clearance, gutter clearance.
- The Caretaker will be responsible for some statutory testing at the direction of the Estates Manager. This might include but is not limited to the following:
- Monthly water temperature testing
- Collecting water samples in line with schools Legionella Management Programme
- Weekly fire bell test o Monthly emergency lighting test
Maintenance
- The Caretaker will be responsible for reporting appropriate cleaning standards and escalating issues as necessary or as directed.
- The Caretaker will carry out minor reactive and preventative maintenance, where practicable, and under the direction of the Estates Manager/Estates Supervisor. This may include but is not limited to; clearing gutters and gulley’; minor plumbing jobs; fixing lights.
Other
- The Caretaker will be responsible for reporting compliance and maintenance testing using electronic platforms i.e. emails and collaboration platform for Estates management.
- The Caretaker will organise porterage arrangements. They may also be asked to move equipment, furniture and set up and reinstate equipment to support school events.
- The Caretaker will be responsible for ensuring that the school is kept at an ambient temperature by monitoring weather forecasts and controlling heating and ventilation as appropriate.
- The Caretaker may be required to undertake the Pool Plant Operators Foundation Certificate and carry out pool water sampling at Green Street Green Primary School.
- The Caretaker will support the Estates Manager in executing the lock and unlock plan for each school.
- The Caretaker is responsible for maintaining full physical site security at all times to include managing the gate locking regime; ensuring fob entry systems are in working order; ensuring gates are functioning; maintaining all doors and locking mechanisms to an appropriate standard.
- The Caretaker will support fire drill testing and site evacuation procedures. The Caretaker will escalate resulting actions/issues to the Head and/or Estates Manager as appropriate.
- The Caretaker will be the liaison with other building users (including those hiring school Estates) to ensure the premises meets all stakeholder requirements. The Caretaker may be called upon to perform any other reasonable site-specific premises maintenance task.
Person Specification Skills and Abilities
- Ability to use relevant equipment, materials and chemicals.
- Competent in the use of google suite or similar software as a primary means of communication and reporting/recording
- Health & Safety including use of chemicals COSHH, Manual Handling, Fire Safety, including drills, use of equipment, practices and procedures, use of ladders, lifting, cleaning etc.
- Understanding of and compliance with child protection procedures and lone working.
- Be able to work as both part of a team and as a lone worker. Be self-motivated.
- Driving licence and access to the use of your own vehicle would be desirable. Knowledge
- General knowledge of DIY and unskilled maintenance.
- Knowledge of industrial cleaning and use of appropriate equipment, chemicals and materials.
- Ability to supervise and train directly employed staff if called upon to do so.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
- Knowledge and understanding of the security and tenure of the premises.
What the school offers its staff
Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
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
Lumero Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of appointment for post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as references.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- HR@lumero.org
School Details
Chelsfield Primary School
Pratts Bottom Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 67 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Arranging a visit to Lumero Educational Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@lumero.org.
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