Caretaker (Groombridge St Thomas) at East Sussex County Council

Wealden, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

25583.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Building Maintenance, Basic DIY, Health & Safety Regulations, Interpersonal Skills, Literacy, Numeracy, Contractor Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Hours of work: 8 per week. Working pattern: Part time. As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata. Closing date: Friday 29 May 2026, noon. For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact: Groombridge St Thomas C.E.P. School Corseley Road Groombridge Tunbridge Wells TN3 9SF Phone: 01892 864305 Email: office@groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk [office@groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk?subject=Enquiry from website] Website: Groombridge St. Thomas CE Primary School - Home [https://www.groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk/] How to apply: Please apply to cpett@groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk. Packs are on the school website. About the role: * Caretaker Vacancy – Groombridge St Thomas Primary School * Required asap * 8 hrs pw * Over 2 days working pattern to be discussed with the successful candidate * (£25,185 to £25,583 pa pro-rata) We are a federation of 4 small schools set in beautiful rural locations and are looking for a dedicated Caretaker to help keep our beautiful school looking its best. Requirements: * Previous caretaking experience within a school environment is desirable - although training via ESCC will be given * Previous experience of building maintenance / basic DIY and an understanding of health & safety regulations will be useful. * Good interpersonal skills to protect the school's interests in dealing with contractors and other visitors to the site. * Good literacy and numeracy skills. Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work. Following the Greatest Commandment in Matthew, we aspire for excellence, compassion and enthusiasm, to enable all children and staff to fulfil their potential and do and be the best they can be. Our holistic, nurturing ethos reaches out to families where caring relationships pervade every corner, supported by our school values. This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted. Additional Information This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Responsibilities

The Caretaker is responsible for maintaining the school buildings and grounds to ensure the site looks its best. This includes performing basic DIY tasks and managing contractors and visitors to the site.