Assistant Caretaker

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Band C

Part Time Permanent

20 Working Hours – 52 Weeks per Year

Required 06 July 2026

Park Primary School is seeking to appoint a permanent part time Assistant Caretaker to support the Premises Manager and site team in their daily duties, including general maintenance and school security.

We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic, conscientious, proactive and self-motivated, who would like a key role in maintaining and developing our flagship school, to ensure a welcoming, safe and modern environment for the whole school community.

This is an all year round working contract, and the hours of work during term time are 11am -3pm. Some flexibility of the working pattern will be required during the school holidays. Annual leave is to be taken outside of term time.

The role will involve working closely with the Business Manager and Premises Manager, and duties will include:

Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the site

Carrying out routine health and safety and compliance checks

Working effectively as part of a team

Competently carrying out cleaning duties, minor repairs and general maintenance

Acting as a key holder to lock and unlock the school building

Working safely to eliminate or reduce risks

Supervising contractors whilst on site

Attending appropriate training courses, including health and safety awareness, and apply learning to the role

We can provide:

A superb school environment for you to work in

A proactive and supportive Headteacher and Governing Body that are committed to developing all staff

A proactive school community

A commitment to support your professional development with opportunities to undertake further training

If you have the skills and experience necessary for this role and would like an opportunity to visit the school, please contact Helen Tickell, Business Manager, on 0151-638-6008 Ext. 4 to arrange a visit.

Application forms and supporting letters detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria within the Employee Specification should be emailed to recruitment@park.wirral.sch.uk CVs will not be accepted.

Application forms can be downloaded from Wirral Council website (link below). They can also be accessed by visiting the ‘Vacancies’ section of our website. You can also obtain paper copies by contacting our school office.

Park Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, as part of our pre-employment due diligence, we will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This may include social media websites and video platforms. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process.