Caretaker

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For further information or to make an appointment to speak to the Headteacher please contact the school office on [phone removed] or by e-mail [email removed]

Salary:            NJC D2 (£26,016 - £29,071)

Hours:            32.5 hours per week for 42 weeks per year (term time plus 3 weeks)

Location:        English Martyrs RCP School, Frindsbury Road, Strood, ME2 4JA

Phone:            [phone removed]

We are looking to recruit a new Caretaker who will also have some premises management responsibilities.  Experience preferred but not essential.

This is a permanent position – 42 weeks per year.  The hours of working are 32.5 per week – split into two shifts that include the opening and closing of the school (this is negotiable).

The ideal candidate should

• be highly motivated
• have a flexible approach
• be capable of working under pressure and also on their own initiative as required
• have excellent DIY skills and a practical aptitude for general building and grounds maintenance

• have a knowledge and understanding of health and safety and be prepared to undertake  relevant training

• be a good team player
• enjoy working in a school environment.

Duties will include site security and health and safety of the premises and grounds, some cleaning and some decorating, minor repairs and maintenance and some lifting and furniture moving.

There may be over-time hours to cover any activities the school has outside of the working hours for the post.

Closing date for applications is Friday 20 November 2026  (closing date may be brought forward if sufficient applications have been received)

Interviews to follow

Start date: ASAP

English Martyrs’ RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks (including online/social media checks and appropriate overseas checks). The post will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Please see our Child Protection Policy, which is located on the school website.