Job Ref No. ECC2054-98S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Scale 5, points 10 - 13
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 05/06/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 16th June 2026
Contract Hours - 37 per week / 52 weeks per year
Scale 5 point 10 - 13 (Actual Salary £27,694 - 29,064)
Split shift - 07.00am - 10.30am and 14.30pm - 18.30pm Monday to Thursday, 07.00am - 10.00am and 14.30pm - 18.30pm on Fridays. (can be negotiated)
Holiday entitlement - 25 days + 8 bank holidays
Gosbecks Primary School are seeking to appointa highly motivated, adaptable and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly and well-resourced school. Reliability and the ability to work on your own initiative are essential for the post, as are proven maintenance skills.
Duties will include minor and routine maintenance work, maintaining security of our site, general supervision of contractors, assisting with setting out the hall and rooms for assemblies, meetings etc., cleaning duties, reporting and/or responding to building maintenance issues and other matters as required, ensuring compliance with H&S legislation, maintaining records as required and assist with the provision of other services provided by the school, such as events or lettings.
The successful candidate will be approachable, adaptable and have a 'can do' attitude to meet the needs of our fast-paced school environment, and have a good rapport with staff and children. Ideally, you will possess an awareness of COSHH, Legionella, Safe Manual Handling practices and Health & Safety, although this is not essential as training will be provided. The successful candidate will be fully supported by the school's friendly and Senior Leadership Team and the Premises Consultant through NESP.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please arrange to do so by emailing Mrs Tracey Armstrong, School Business Manager, finance@gosbecks.essex.sch.uk.
The full job description is attached.
We are looking for someone who
* has a sound understanding of Safeguarding
* has a strong commitment to providing a high-quality service
* has experience of building maintenance and the ability to undertake routine tasks (decoration, plumbing, carpentry etc)
* has the ability to source quotations to achieve best value for site works
* has strong oral and written communication skills, including competent basic IT skills
* is an excellent timekeeper and is reliable and trustworthy
* is willing to work as part of a hardworking, dedicated team
* has knowledge and/or experience of Health & Safety
* can manage site security and be a key holder, including overseeing occasional late evening/weekend functions
* assist the School Business Manager with termly & annual health and safety surveys/audits
* enjoys working with children, parents, governors and staff and is willing to become involved in all aspects of school life
* take responsibility in completing risk assessments
Gosbecks Primary School is a popular school located in Colchester. We have keen parents, established links with the community and a supportive governing body.
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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