Caretaker (Danehill Primary School)

Job introduction

About the role

We are a thriving and successful small Church of England rural school just on the border of Haywards Heath in the Ashdown Forest. 

We are looking for a Caretaker to work fifteen hours per week, we can offer flexibility on the hours worked. More hours may be available should the successful applicant wish to take on additional cleaning responsibilities. 

You will be a friendly and caring person who can communicate easily with a wide range of audiences e.g. parents, governors, staff, pupils and contractors.

You would be responsible for:

• carrying out weekly health and safety checks, full training would be provided.
• carrying out non-specialist building maintenance work, e.g. plumbing, carpentry, decorating etc., where such work is agreed as being within the reasonable capacity of normal handyperson/DIY Skills with strict adherence to Health and Safety regulations.
• during school closure periods you would undertake various jobs which it is difficult to do while the children are in school.

You will need to manage your own workload by prioritising to meet deadlines whilst also ensuring that lower priority jobs are kept up to date.

You will be able to work in an organised and methodical manner and have previous experience of completing property maintenance tasks. 

We are a friendly team of supportive colleagues who all work well together in a close knit community.  

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.  If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend that you come and meet the Business Manager, Paul Wood, who will be delighted to give you a tour of our school and discuss the position.

Please contact the office on 01825 790 388 for an application pack and to arrange an appointment or for any further information.

The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd June 2025.

Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Additional information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Work Permits

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.