Job Description

St Helen's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to share this commitment.

We are looking to appoint a Handyperson / Caretaker to join our happy, friendly and supportive school.

We are looking for an honest, reliable and hardworking person with good DIY skills, good organisational skills and an ability to work from initiative are essential.

This role will be working Mondays to Fridays with potential for some weekend keyholder responsibilities as agreed. Working hours can be flexible for the right candidate and can be discussed.

The ideal candidate will be:

Proactive and work from initiative - organises themselves well in order to maximise their time A strong team player - Understands the needs of the school and the importance of maintaining a safe environment. Flexible - prepared to support all staff to provide a high quality learning establishment Honest and reliable Is committed to maintaining and improving the school, ensuring that it operates effectively
Your role will include:

Maintenance and Repairs

: Performing routine maintenance and minor repairs on buildings and grounds.

Cleaning

: Overseeing the cleaning team, ensuring that the premises are clean and tidy. Completing cleaning and polishing of the hall floor and waste removal.

Safety Checks

: Conducting regular safety inspections of the facilities and reporting any hazards or issues.

Equipment Management

: Managing and maintaining tools and equipment used for maintenance and cleaning tasks.

Assisting with Events

: Setting up and taking down equipment for school events, such as assemblies, sports events, or parent-teacher meetings.

Emergency Response

: Being prepared to respond to emergencies, such as leaks, power outages, or other urgent situations.

Inventory Management

: Keeping track of supplies and materials needed for maintenance and cleaning tasks.

Communication

: Coordinating with school administration and staff regarding facility needs and maintenance schedules.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you would like further details or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Amie Lill, School Business Manager for an application pack on finance@st-helens.cambs.sch.uk. Find out more information about our school at: https://www.sthelensprimary.org/ We look forward to hearing from you!

Closing date: 12noon on Monday 22nd September 2025. Provisional date for interviews will be held on the morning of Friday 26th September, the role starting as soon as possible after a successful interview process and completed safeguarding checks.

We reserve the right to close the application window early if a suitable candidate is found.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to 11,250.00 per year

Expected hours: 5 - 17.5 per week

Experience:

handy person / site management: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Bluntisham PE28 3NY (preferred)
Work Location: In person