Caretaker

• St Margarets CEVAP School
• Address: Ipswich Suffolk IP4 2BT
• Salary:26402 - 28142 pro rata

• Hours:15 hours per week 52 weeks per year (7am 10am)

• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference:7989

We are looking for a well organised flexible and reliable person to join our premises team as Caretaker. Reporting to the premises manager you will be responsible for caretaking tasks within the school. Experience in a similar role is preferred but we are happy to provide training.

You will have:

• the ability to work constructively as part of a team

• the ability to relate well to children and to adults

• good organising and prioritising skills

• the ability to keep accurate records

• the ability to work flexibly to suit school needs

• good communication skills

• the ability to use your initiative

• be willing to undertake direction and guidance

• be ready to work as part of a team

• use time effectively to ensure all spaces are ready for learning.

Main responsibilities and duties include:

• key holder for the school unlocking the premises daily

• handyperson duties which may include minor repairs to furniture and fixtures

• minor decorating tasks

• completing legal statutory checks including fire alarms water and temperature checks

• taking electricity and water meter readings regularly

• emptying bins and accepting deliveries

• ensuring the external areas of the school are kept tidy by sweeping leaves picking up litter and carrying out maintenance when necessary

• signing in and out contractors correctly

• adhere to the health and safety policy at the school at all times.

We will offer you:

• a Christian ethos with care and respect at the heart of the school

• well behaved and enthusiastic children

• highly supportive friendly colleagues

• knowledgeable and experienced staff who are passionate about education

• opportunities for professional development

• equal opportunities

• a wellbeing package.

For further information please email Andrea Thomas-Dawes on

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please call the school office on to arrange an appointment.

Please complete the Application Form (word)

Completed applications to be returned by email to or to the school office Bolton Lane Ipswich IP4 2BT.