School Caretaker

Job Introduction

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School

Newtown Road

Malvern

Worcestershire

WR14 1PF

Office@stjoesmalvern.worcs.sch.uk

Telephone: 01684 573016

Headteacher: Mrs C Docker

Wyche C of E Primary School

Lower Wyche Road

Great Malvern

Worcestershire

WR14 4ET

Office@wyche.worcs.sch.uk

Telephone: 01684 573205

Headteacher: Mr S Murphy

Caretaker – Required for 1st September 2026

Scale 3 (SCP 5-6)

Actual Salary Scale 3 Point 6 FTE £25989 (pending pay award) 24 hours per week, term time only

The schools are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting their welfare is essential. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DSB check prior to commencing employment.

Part time and permanent:

Wyche C of E Primary School 12 hours per week

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School: 12 hours per week

The Wyche and St Joseph’s are seeking to appoint a competent, capable and reliable individual to work as caretaker across both sites.

As church schools it is important to us to appoint someone who will take pride in our premises and ensure they are safe places, that allow our pupils and staff to flourish. The successful candidate will also benefit from our welcoming schools and inclusive ethos.

The successful applicant will have experience in repairs, maintenance and premises upkeep, and be able to carry out and log statutory checks (such as fire alarm testing and water temperature logging.

A visit to both of our sites is encouraged, by arrangement with the School Offices.

St Joseph’s and Wyche C of E Primary Schools are two miles away from each other with less than ten minutes driving time between the two.

Closing Date: 7th July 2026

Shortlisting Date: 8th July 2026

Interview Date: 13th July 2026

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS): This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.