Caretaker

Permanent
Part Time
32.50 hours per week, working a split shift pattern of 6.00am – 9.15am and 3.00pm – 6.15pm.
Farnsfield St Michael’s C of E Primary School, Branston Avenue, Newark NG22 8JZ
Grade 2 £17,711-£18,426 per annum pro-rata

The role is for 32.50 hours per week, working a split shift pattern of 6.00am – 9.15am and 3.00pm – 6.15pm.

Farnsfield St Michael’s C of E Primary School is a good school catering for approximately 280 children between the ages of 4 and 11. We are a Church of England Academy and a member of Minster Trust for Education.

The role of Caretaker is very demanding and the successful applicant will be expected to deliver the full range of site management, maintenance and cleaning duties. They will be able to demonstrate a hardworking, skilled and flexible approach, with the utmost conviction in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, safety and security. They should have a keen eye for detail and be able to demonstrate a practical knowledge of D.I.Y. skills. The school has a team of 2 cleaners which the successful applicant will be expected to supervise. They will be required to act as the main key holder for the school and attend alarm activations out of hours as required.

Previous experience of this type of work would be advantageous but ideally we are looking for someone with high levels of interest and commitment with appropriate skills.

We are incredibly proud of our school and we want you to be personally invested in that alongside us. As part of the role you will need to demonstrate a commitment to the whole school ethos, be an effective communicator and be passionate about the school, its children, staff and parents. All members of staff are expected to be positive role models for the children.

Visits to the school are encouraged by arrangement with the school office on 01623 882494.

Application packs are available from our website www.st-michaels.notts.sch.uk .

Closing date: Midday on Friday 6th March 2020.

Interview date: Friday 13th March 2020.


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

This vacancy is closed to applications.