Caretaker

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Band E

Full Time Permanent

36 Working Hours – 52 Weeks per Year

Required from 02 March 2026

Greenleas Primary School

Caretaker

We are looking to appoint an experienced, hardworking, reliable and self-motivated caretaker to join our happy, dedicated and friendly school family.

The role includes:

Security of the school premises, including being a key holder

Cleaning

Maintenance work and minor repairs

Working and liaising with contractors

Understand, maintain and monitor health and safety standards.

Using IT systems for record keeping

Grounds Maintenance

The successful applicant will be required to maintain the school building and its grounds to the highest standard and be able to work to their own initiative. Skills in DIY, general maintenance and computer skills are essential to this role.

For a full list of duties and skills required see the job description and person specification (M23) attached.

Applicants need to have the ability to work split shifts during term time (Monday -Thursday 7:00am -10:00am and 1:45pm - 6:00pm, Friday 7:00am -10:00am and 2pm - 6:00pm). Cover for out of hours call outs and securing the premises after school events will also form part of this role. During school holidays hours will be 8:00am-3:45pm, which includes half hour unpaid lunchbreak

The position is required from 2nd March 2026 or as soon as possible.

If you believe you possess the qualities to take on this exciting challenge, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by prior arrangement, please contact the school office

Please complete the application form, including a supporting letter detailing how you meet at least the essential criteria, on no more than 2 sides of A4.

Please return the completed application form with a supporting letter to the Headteacher Mrs Sharon Edwards, Greenleas Primary School, Green Lane, Wallasey, CH45 8LZ.

Closing Date: Thursday 19th February at 12 noon.

Interviews are scheduled for 24th February 2026. If you have not been contacted by this date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

The school is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of our children and expects the same level of commitment from all staff.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level CRB check.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability