Hours: 37 hours per week
* Weeks Worked: Full year
* Start Date: Spring Term 2026,
Parklee Primary School wishes to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed Caretaker. If you are experienced, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and have a flexible ‘can-do’ approach, we would welcome an application from you.
The Job
Under the general guidance of the School Business Manager, contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of duties to the agreed quality standards, including security and supervision of the site and related equipment, and other site duties including porterage, cleaning, maintenance including monitoring of contract cleaning work and liaison with contractors. The emphasis of this post will focus on site supervision, maintenance, legal safety compliance checks and DIY activities. The balance of duties will be determined by the needs of the school.
What are the job requirements?
* Experience in undertaking maintenance/DIY/repairs to plant and equipment
* Site security experience
* Experience in undertaking routine in-house inspections
* Health & Safety experience
* Excellent cleaning standards
Amongst the many benefits of working within the Trust you will receive:
* Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the Trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships, plus lots more.
* Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling, CBT therapy, bereavement support and wellbeing initiatives.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Electric Car Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
* Access to government pension schemes.
* Free parking
* Training and development opportunities
* Personal development and promotion opportunities across the Trust
* Trust wide focus on staff wellbeing
* Trust wide Intranet to share knowledge and resources
Safeguarding
The Education Partnership Trust is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Education Partnership Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025
Interview date: Monday 8th December 2025