Caretaker

Caretaker Required at Manea Community Primary School
A position has become available for a reliable and proactive Caretaker to ensure our school site is safe, clean, and secure. This vital part-time role involves daily site preparation, maintenance, and security duties.
Job Overview
• Hours: 22 hours per week (split shift: morning, afternoon, evening) + holiday working

• Salary: Full-time equivalent £24,796.00 (Pro rata salary: £14,743.57)

• Holiday: To be taken outside of school term time

Key Responsibilities
• Site Opening & Security: Unlock and lock school gates and buildings, perform end-of-day security checks, and ensure the premises are fully secure.

• Morning Preparation: Conduct safety sweeps of the grounds, perform play equipment risk assessments, turn on utilities, and ensure classrooms and toilets are fully stocked.

• Cleaning & Maintenance: Carry out daily cleaning of communal areas (including staff room and hall floors), small-scale DIY tasks, and Year R outdoor area maintenance.

• Grounds & Facilities: Handle seasonal duties (such as winter path salting and autumn leaf clearing) and safely manage contractor access.

• Additional Duties: Complete display-related tasks (2 hours/week) and work 4.4 hours per day during school holidays with flexible scheduling.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and insists on all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position requires a clear DBS check.

If you are interested, please contact the School Office on 01354 680293 or email the Office for an application pack at office@manea.cambs.sch.uk

Applications must be received by midday on Friday 26th June 2026.
Interviews to take place week beginning Monday 29th June 2026.