Senior Caretaker (Site Manager)

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Band E

Full Time Permanent

36 Working Hours – 52 Weeks per Year

Required from 03 November 2025

The Governing Body and staff of West Kirby Primary School are looking to recruit a new Senior Caretaker (Site Manager) for our school.

West Kirby Primary School are looking to appoint somebody who will play a key role in the smooth and efficient running of the school to maintain a high standard and ensure Health & Safety Compliance. The successful candidate will be somebody who takes extreme pride in helping to keep the school, both inside and out in immaculate condition and safe for all. In addition, the successful candidate will have good DIY skills to undertake basic maintenance of the premises and be able to effectively problem solve.

Some knowledge and experience of basic IT skills would be welcomed.

The role has many aspects but will include the following;

Site security and safety

Out of hours key holder

Locking and/or unlocking of the site

General repairs and maintenance across the site

Health and Safety Compliance

Cleaning

Monitor and manage cleaning staff

Grounds maintenance

Liaising with the Caretaker, who works 13.75 hours

Liaising with Contractors

Liaising with the Headteacher and School Business Manager

In return, we can offer;

Commitment to Health & Safety

Welcoming, friendly and polite staff and pupils

A supportive, knowledgeable and effective Governing body

Opportunities for CPD

Please read both the Job Description and Job Specification, which gives further details.

The hours of work are 36 hours a week and are very likely to be in a block of hours over the day (no-split shift). This can be discussed further on enquiry or at the interview stage.

The starting date is Monday 3rd November 2025. However, there may be some flexibility with this for the right candidate.

Visits to our school are warmly welcome. Questions are also warmly welcome. Please contact (phone or email) the Business Manager (Paul Davis) if you would like to arrange a visit prior to applying.

0151 625 5561

businessmanager@westkirbyprimaryschool.co.uk

To apply please complete the application form and return to Mrs E Bailey (Headteacher). Please do not send any additional CVs. Application forms can be emailed, posted or dropped off.

West Kirby Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference check and a pre-employment health check. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.

As part of our recruitment process an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Closing date : 1/10/25 (4pm)

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