What skills and experience we're looking for
Kineton Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient, flexible and reliable person to the role of caretaker. To work in our busy school, you must be positive, hard-working and have a strong commitment to upholding high standards of maintenance and care. The core hours will be 7:30am to 10:30am. There is some flexibility with holiday hours.
We require someone who will love and care for our school as much as we do. You will be responsible for security, general maintenance work and repairs, health and safety issues relating to the buildings, cleaning and porterage duties. You need to be able to undertake basic maintenance of heating, lighting, plumbing and security systems to ensure they operate safely and efficiently. It is essential that you are capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying of equipment and materials. During the summer months, part of the role will involve preparing, checking and maintaining our on-site outdoor swimming pool.
The successful candidate will undertake statutory checks including daily/weekly/monthly recording where required, along with being a key holder and attending emergency call-outs for the school.
You will be a high valued member of the team. We are dedicated to high quality professional development enabling all members of our staff to grow both personally and professionally.
Further benefits include;
-> A friendly and professional team
-> Opportunities to train/work with other academies within the Stour Federation Multi Academy Trust to share best practice and resources
-> A caring and supportive working environment
-> Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which includes life cover
Please visit our website: for further information about our school.
If you would like to discuss the role or visit the school before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you.
Kineton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A well-maintained and respected school site
• Children who are keen to learn and do their best
• A supportive and friendly staff team
• A thriving working environment
• Regular opportunities for professional development
• Supportive staff, parents and governors
As part of the Stour Federation Multi-Academy Trust employees are offered access to the Education Mutual Healthcare and wellbeing services.
Commitment to safeguarding
Kineton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.