Caretaker

Job introduction

We are looking to recruit a committed caretaker to join our school site team, working 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday all year round and working alongside our experienced site manager as part of a team. Hours to be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate but support is required with opening and closing of the school each day. Flexibility will be required to work outside of the Monday - Friday shift pattern as needed to support the lettings and ad-hoc schools events taking place during weekends. As part if the site team you will also be part of the on-call team for security and health and safety emergencies outside of the school hours.

Paid weeks per year: 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the premises and grounds are safe, warm, clean and properly maintained.
• Movement of heavy goods, duties including heavy items, taking delivery and distributing supplies, moving furniture and equipment.
• Promote and protect safeguarding of all pupils, staff and visitors to site and premises.
• Conducting and recording compliance checks to ensure that all health and safety regulations are consistently adhered to.

Moulsecoomb Primary School joined The Pioneer Academy in 2021 and we have been moving onwards and upwards, providing a high quality curriculum for every child in our schools. Following our Autumn term Ofsted inspection, we are proud to be graded GOOD in every category with the school being recognised 'friendly and inclusive with high ambition for all pupils.' Ofsted have also recognised our highly successful pastoral care, particularly for pupils who are disadvantaged or those with SEND. We have fantastic links with our families and community, including our 'Family Fridays' inviting parents and carers into the classroom. Come and see our good school for yourself and read our full Ofsted report here: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/147680

Please see the link below for the full advert along with the job description and application process:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147680/EDV-2025-MPS-07549

Closing date: 10:00am 10th October 2025

Interview date: As suitable applications are received

How to apply: If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the job description/person specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form on My New Term, indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete a self-disclosure declaration with your application. https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147680/EDV-2025-MPS-07549

Telephone: 01689 283 121

Email: recruitment@thepioneeracademy.co.uk

Website: https://www.moulsecoomb.brighton-hove.sch.uk/brighton-hove/primary/moulsecoomb and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk

Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.