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£27,709 - £29,542
St. Andrew's Primary School, Cullompton
Cullompton
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The Vacancy
Salary: NJC Grade D: £27,709 - £29,542 FTE
Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Take pride in making our school a great place to be
Are you practical, reliable and someone who likes to get things done?
Do you enjoy variety, solving problems and taking pride in looking after buildings and outdoor spaces?
We are looking for a Site Caretaker to join the team at St Andrew's Primary School and take an important role in keeping our school safe, welcoming, well maintained and ready for learning every day.
This is a varied, hands-on position where no two days are quite the same. You could be carrying out minor repairs, preparing spaces for an event, completing essential safety checks, working with contractors or making sure our grounds and buildings are looking their best.
You'll be a valued and visible member of the school team, working closely with the Headteacher and Lead Administrator, as well as colleagues from Harbour Schools Partnership's Estates Team.
What will you be doing?
There's plenty of variety in this role. Your responsibilities will include:
- Opening and securing the school and helping to ensure our buildings and grounds remain safe and secure.
- Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs, including jobs such as decorating, basic plumbing, joinery and other practical tasks.
- Helping to keep the school grounds safe, tidy and well maintained, including sweeping, weeding, litter picking, clearing leaves and gritting during icy weather.
- Taking pride in the appearance and cleanliness of our school and helping us maintain high standards across the site.
- Monitoring heating, lighting and utilities and helping the school operate efficiently.
- Completing regular compliance and safety checks, including fire alarm, emergency lighting and other statutory checks, and maintaining accurate records.
- Coordinating and monitoring contractors while they are working on site, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standard.
- Supporting and supervising the cleaning team and helping to maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness.
- Moving furniture and equipment and preparing spaces for assemblies, meetings, events and other school activities.
- Supporting school events, lettings and occasional evening activities by prior agreement.
- Helping to plan and deliver improvements to the school site alongside the wider school and Estates teams.
Is this you?
We're looking for someone who is practical, dependable and takes pride in a job well done.
You don't need to know the answer to everything, but you'll need to be someone who can spot when something needs attention, think practically about how to solve a problem and know when specialist help is needed.
You'll ideally be someone who:
- Has basic IT skills and is comfortable learning the systems needed to record compliance and health and safety information.
- Has experience working in a similar practical or maintenance-based role
- Has good problem-solving and general maintenance skills
- Is confident undertaking DIY, painting, glazing, carpentry and other routine maintenance tasks
- Holds a valid driving licence
- Is reliable, organised and a good timekeeper
- Has a flexible, positive and helpful approach
- Can organise your own workload and manage your time effectively
- Communicates well and works positively with colleagues, contractors and the wider school community
Relevant trade or maintenance qualifications, experience using Word or Excel and knowledge of COSHH would be helpful, although the job description confirms that relevant software and COSHH training can be provided.
Why join us?
This is a job where you can see the difference your work makes every day.
From making sure the school is warm, safe and ready to open each morning, to keeping our grounds looking their best and dealing with the unexpected jobs that inevitably crop up, your contribution will be an important part of school life.
You'll become part of the team at St Andrew's Primary School while also having the support and expertise of the wider Harbour Schools Partnership Estates Team. The role also provides opportunities to undertake training and professional development.
If you're someone who enjoys practical work, likes variety and gets satisfaction from keeping things safe, organised and well looked after, we'd love to hear from you.
Come and have a look around
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit St Andrew's Primary School before applying.
A visit is a great opportunity to see the school and site for yourself, meet members of our team and find out more about what the role involves day to day. It will also give you the chance to ask questions and get a real feel for the working environment and our school community.
Please contact the school office to arrange a convenient time to come and meet us.
How to apply
Closing date: 12 noon on 5th January 2027
Interviews: Wednesday 13th January 2027
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
The Harbour Schools Partnership requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship or work visas. You will be required to provide proof of your Right to Work at interview stage.
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position.
Harbour Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks.
The Harbour Schools Partnership
The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on the relevant school website.
Our Vision
St. Andrew’s Primary School is a special place full of learning, laughter, friendship and fun; where children feel safe, valued and respected.
- We aim to provide the best education for every individual child in a stimulating, engaging learning environment, so that every child not only realises and achieves their potential, but exceeds it.
- We aim to instill the love of learning inspired by quality teaching, nurturing every child and developing their individual strengths and talents.
- We believe that every child is entitled to enjoy their childhood free from discrimination and bullying in a safe, happy, caring environment.
- We encourage and celebrate creativity, original thinking and imagination as well as effort and achievement.
- We aim to teach the importance of moral values, including honesty, respect, trust and personal responsibility.
- We encourage parents, carers and the wider community to fully support the school community as a whole, as well as the children.
Core Values
The Harbour Schools Partnership believes that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of an organisation. Our core values are:
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