Caretaker Primary School Shrewsbury

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

A welcoming and successful Primary School in Shrewsbury is seeking a dependable and hardworking Caretaker to join its premises team on a full-time permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys working within a school environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the school site remains safe secure clean and well-maintained for pupils staff and visitors.

The role will involve carrying out a wide range of site management and maintenance duties. You will be responsible for opening and closing the school site conducting routine inspections and ensuring that all buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard.

Daily responsibilities will include carrying out minor repairs monitoring site security supporting health and safety compliance assisting with deliveries and ensuring that classrooms communal areas and external spaces remain safe and presentable.

You will work closely with the Headteacher School Business Manager and external contractors to ensure that maintenance issues are identified and resolved promptly. The successful candidate will also support the preparation of school events room setups and occasional emergency maintenance tasks.

The school is seeking an individual who is practical reliable and capable of working independently. A proactive attitude strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to maintaining a positive environment for pupils and staff are essential.

This is a rewarding opportunity to become an important member of a supportive school community where every member of staff contributes to the success and wellbeing of pupils.

This is a well-established Primary School in Shrewsbury with a strong commitment to high standards pupil wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school serves a diverse local community and is known for its caring and inclusive ethos where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Pupils are enthusiastic learners who enjoy coming to school and demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and personal development.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership excellent teamwork and a collaborative professional culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute to school improvement.

Previous caretaking maintenance or facilities experience desirable
Good practical maintenance and repair skills
Understanding of health and safety procedures
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Good communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment
Flexible and professional approach

To apply please send your CV as soon as possible.