Assistant Caretaker

Part of The Nebula Federation 

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Email: [email removed]  

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Ashley Best-White 

• Salary: Scale B 
• Permanent 
• Part Time - 15 hours per week 
• Term Time plus 2 weeks 
• Start Date: as soon as possible 

We are looking to appoint a hardworking and reliable Assistant Caretaker to join our dedicated facilities team. You will help maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized environment for staff, visitors, and pupils. The hours of work allows for maintenance when the schools are less busy.  

Working hours: 

Monday to Friday, 3.00pm to 6.00pm. Holiday periods – hours can be consolidated and/or more flexible. 

The role of Assistant Caretaker involves supporting the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the school premises. This includes assisting with cleaning duties, minor repairs, grounds maintenance, setting up rooms for events or activities, and ensuring that health and safety standards are met throughout the site. 

You will be based at White Woman Lane Junior School and will be working closely with our Federation Caretakers.  

Key Responsibilities of this role: 

• Carry out routine maintenance and minor DIY or repair tasks. 
• Set up rooms and equipment for daily activities, meetings, or events. 
• Monitor building security, including opening and closing the site when required. 
• Perform general grounds upkeep, basic cleaning, and health and safety checks. 
• Report larger structural issues or specialist maintenance needs to the appropriate caretaker 

We are looking for someone with:  

• Practical maintenance, DIY, or general caretaking experience. 
• A proactive, organized, and safety-conscious attitude. 
• Physical fitness to handle manual tasks and work in all weather conditions. 
• A friendly manner and sense of humour 
• Good communication skills to deal with staff, contractors, and the public. 
• Commitment to safeguarding standards (enhanced DBS check required for school settings 
• Flexibility in work hours if needed during special events or emergencies 

If you enjoy hands-on work in a supportive environment where no two days are the same, this could be an excellent opportunity for you. Join us at the Nebula Federation where your contribution helps create outstanding places for learning 

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office on [phone removed] or email 

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How to apply 

A job specification is available from ‘Attachments’. 

To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. 

Completed forms should be returned to – [email removed] 

The school will not accept applications made via CV. 

Closing date: 18 September 2026 

Interview date: w/c 21 September 2026 

It is intended that interviews will take place in the week beginning 21 September 2026 and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with details of the arrangements. Although, strong candidates may be contacted, interviewed and appointed before the closing date.  

The post will be offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people.  

In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.  

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.