Job Description

Caretaker

Base: Plymouth (based at St Matthew's CofE Primary and Nursery School, Plymouth)

Permanent, 5 days a week, 42 weeks a year.

Pay scale

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St Christopher's SC3 6-9, starting salary 22,157 (25,183 FTE) Pay award pending

St Christopher's is looking for a Caretaker who can:

deliver excellent H&S, Caretaking and maintenance to multiple sites

You will help manage the maintenance and caretaking needs of Schools in Plymouth and have the flexibility to assist other schools and caretakers in the West Devon area.

be hands on with maintenance issues

You will be the first point of contact for all maintenance issues and will need to have competency in DIY and maintenance.

work with a team

Reporting to an Estates Lead you will be part of a small, passionate Estates team who work to create great learning environments in our 21 primary and infant schools.

be responsible for keeping our schools safe and compliant

You will support a large Primary School in Plymouth. But also, be flexible enough to support and divide your time to help other schools with your expertise.

take a lead and show initiative

You will be a solution focussed, values-driven individual who is able to communicate well with contractors and staff. You will have a 'hands on' approach to maintenance tasks and understand the level of statutory compliance required.

In return we offer you

A competitive salary with good terms and conditions

Annual Pay increments.

local government pension scheme, with employer contribution of 22.9%

Cycle to work scheme

Tax free childcare

Free on-site car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Safety training.

Estates and Compliance training to help you develop in your role

Commitment to personal development and CPD

If you think you can help us to make our schools great places for learning, then we would love to hear from you.

Please visit www.stchristophersmat.org to apply. Your submission should be completed online or returned by email to People@stcmat.org by 9am on 30th June 2025. If you would like to discuss the role please contact Steve.hanson@stcmat.org

Interview date and venue to be confirmed.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,867.00-23,980.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2025
Reference ID: CENC