Caretaker

Shorefields; Rochford; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Rochford seeks a committed Caretaker to maintain the school premises and grounds, ensuring a clean and safe environment for students and staff. This part-time role requires excellent building maintenance skills, good communication, and teamwork. The hours are Monday to Friday from 6:00am to 9:30am, totaling 17.5 hours a week, term time plus additional weeks during closure. You will be joining a friendly team dedicated to the welfare of students, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and cleaning.
• Ability to manage facilities safely and efficiently.
• Basic IT skills for record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school's grounds and premises.
• Perform regular legionella checks.
• Handle day-to-day maintenance issues.

Skills

Building maintenance

Cleaning skills

IT skills

DIY skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Basic knowledge of health and safety

Tools

Basic tools for maintenance

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3103-76S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Scale 4, Point 7 (Range 7-8)

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 06/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 16th January 2026

Canewdon C of E Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker to join the team as soon as possible.

The hours are 6:00am to 9:30am Monday to Friday, 17.5 hours per week, term time plus 5 weeks during school closure periods (44 weeks per year).

Salary Scale 4, Point 7 (Range 7-8) Actual Salary: £12,069 per annum (including paid annual leave, which must be taken during school closure periods).

Applications close: Midday on 6th January 2026. Interview date: 16th January 2026.

School

Canewdon C of E Primary School is a small, friendly and inclusive Church of England Primary school in Canewdon, near Rochford and Hockley. We are one of the ten schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.

We are seeking to appoint a committed and conscientious Caretaker with high expectations, of themselves and of others, who will be passionate about the presentation and upkeep of our school.

We are looking for someone who will:

· be a team player who works hard and takes pride in the appearance and maintenance of the school's premises and grounds

· be an enthusiastic, approachable, highly motivated and flexible individual who possesses general building maintenance, cleaning and caretaking skills and understand the confidential nature of working in a school environment

· have a basic level of IT skills - to be used when recording data such as regular legionella checks

· have a good range of DIY skills such as basic electrical work, decorating, minor plumbing and carpentry

· possess good organisational and communication skills and the ability to show initiative as well as work as part of a team, as you will be liaising with staff, as well as contractors and tradesmen

· have an awareness of COSHH, safe manual handling practices and Health and Safety

You will be expected to unlock, lock and alarm the site. Other duties may also include dealing with spillages, blockages, and any ad-hoc duties that may be required. A full driving licence and use of your own car is essential as you may be required to attend site outside of normal working hours.

We can offer you:

· a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff

· a commitment to continued professional development

· access to our Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

Application

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office on [e-mail] or 01702 258238.

Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We may review the internet and social media relating to shortlisted candidates as part of the screening process. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

We also have a Cleaner vacancy at our school, further details can be found via the following link: Cleaner

Information about the School

Canewdon CofE Primary School is a small, friendly Church of England Primary school in Canewdon, near Rochford and Hockley, that firmly believes that every child has amazing potential and that we need to work together to give all children the best possible education and care.

We are part of a Federation with School in Rawreth, Rayleigh and both schools are members of Berlesduna Academy Trust. We value the individuality of each school; whilst we also believe that it is vital that we share expertise and resources effectively in order to survive and thrive as small schools. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across the federation and travel between schools when necessary, such as during shared training sessions.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to our safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, enhanced eDBS clearance, good references and the completion of a successful probation period.

If you believe this role is for you, then please do get in touch ahead of your application; visits to our school are warmly welcomed. You can contact us by calling the school on 01702 258 238 or via email to [e-mail]

Thank you for your interest.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Sam Willis
High Street, Canewdon nr Rochford
Essex, SS4 3QA Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]