Job Description

Caretaker

22.5 hours per week, working 42 weeks per year

Permanent

Working pattern: Monday to Friday - 7-9am and 3.00-5.30 pm (some shifted hours for occasional evening and weekend working)

S3 (24,331 FTE) - Starting pro-rata salary 14,089

Starting September 2025

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Caretaker to join our team at Fetcham Village Infant School.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining the school premises to ensure they are clean, secure, safe and well maintained. This is a vital role that requires someone who takes pride in their work and is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for our children, staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate will:

? Have experience in premises management, maintenance or a similar role

? Be reliable, trustworthy and able to work independently

? Have strong practical skills and basic handyman abilities

? Be willing to be on-call for emergency situations outside normal hours

? Have excellent attention to detail and high standards

? Be physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks

? Have good communication skills and be able to liaise with contractors and visitors

Key responsibilities include:

? Security: Opening and closing the school, managing alarm systems, and being the main key holder for emergency callouts (callout fee paid)

? Cleaning: Spot cleaning, maintaining toilets, cleaning glass and windows, and general tidying

? Maintenance: Minor repairs, monitoring heating and lighting systems, PAT testing, and Legionella monitoring (training provided)

? General duties: Grounds maintenance, refuse management, health and safety checks, and supporting school functions

We can offer you:

? A happy, vibrant and friendly school team

? Delightful, friendly, hardworking children

? Supportive colleagues

Training and support to help you develop in the role

? A fulfilling role making a positive difference to children's lives

If this sounds like something that you'd like to be a part of we would love to hear from you. Please see the detailed job description for additional information about this role.

We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date if there is strong interest. Therefore we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Closing Date: Thursday 17 July 2025 @ 9.00 am

Fetcham Village Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

At our school we are committed to developing a culture of respect where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are encouraged and comfortable to express their own identity. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.

Simon Sharp

Headteacher

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 14,089.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025