Job Description

Hours of work: 15 hours per week


Working pattern: Part-time


(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)


Closing date: 21st November 2025 9am


For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:


Blackboys CEP School (4 School Ln, Blackboys, Uckfield TN22 5LL)


Phone: 01825 890 423


Email: office@blackboys.e-sussex.sch.uk


Website: https://www.blackboys.e-sussex.sch.uk/




Please note, we do not accept CVs.





School Caretaker


3 hours a day, 15 hours a week. Starting salary SS 2, point 4 24,413.00 PA, pro rata.


Blackboys CEP School is looking for a new member of staff to welcome to their existing inclusive and friendly staff team.


We are looking for a friendly, highly motivated, methodical and energetic School Caretaker to work in our busy and thriving school for a total of 15 hours a week, 3 hours a day. However, we would be open to discussions in relation to alternative hours if required.


We are looking for a Caretaker who:


Can work on their own and prioritise their workload. Has the ability to carry out remedials and repairs within the school and grounds. Has good attention to detail. Is hardworking and a dedicated team member. Can open and close the site each day and keep the site secure. Can complete the health and safety checks and paperwork for the premises.



We can offer you:


An ethos based on Christian distinctiveness that develops positive behaviour, morality and values. Training to support you in your role. A supportive team of professionals. An engaged and pro-active governing body. Local Government Pension Scheme. Holiday allowance - equivalent to 11 days worked a year plus bank holidays

For an application pack please contact the School Office on 01825 890 423 or via email office@blackboys.e-sussex.sch.uk .


Informal visits/conversations are welcomed.


Interviews: Wednesday 26th November 2025


The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory eDBS check and references.







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



This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .



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.