Caretaker

Job Introduction

Buryfields Infant School – Caretaker Vacancy 

·         Closing Date: Monday 2nd March 2026 (12pm) 

·         Interview Date(s): Friday 6th March 2026

·         Job Start Date: Monday 13th April 2026 (or as soon after)

·         Contract/Hours: 10 hrs/ week (7am-9am daily- times can be adjusted by mutual agreement). 52 week/ year contract.  Fixed term 1 year with a view to making permanent.

·         School Phase: Infant

·         Salary Type: Grade C 

·         Contact e-mail address: h.ellis@buryfields.hants.sch.uk 

Job/Person Summary

We are a forward and outward looking school; we are aspirational for our pupils and in what we want to achieve as a school.  We are constantly reflecting and refining what we do – nothing is set in stone, other than our dedication to ensuring an outstanding quality of education and experience for our pupils.  Our core values are:

Be kind.  Be confident. Love learning.

We are looking to recruit a reliable and hardworking person, with a range of practical skills, to join our school team. The successful candidate will take pride in the school and ensure that the environment is safe, clean, tidy and attractive for children, staff and families.

We are looking for someone who:

·         is positive and welcoming 

·         has an ability to use their own initiative and has practical skills  

·         can be responsible for the daily opening of the school site

·         can provide a caretaking service, undertaking minor repairs, maintenance and decoration to meet the needs of the school 

·         can take responsibility for security 

·         can carry out required Health & Safety checks/procedures 

·         can arrange & supervise external contractors on-site (when needed) 

·         makes sure that our school site provides a safe, well maintained and high-quality learning environment for our children

·         ensures that the security and general appearance of our buildings and grounds is maintained to a high standard

·         can work collaboratively with and line manage our cleaner

·         can undertake preventative minor maintenance & repairs, including small painting & decorating jobs

·         can monitor cleaning stock and submit reorder requests

The ideal candidate will be:

·         enthusiastic with good practical and DIY skills

·         preferably experienced in a similar role/trade and/or have relevant qualifications, however this is not essential

·         hard working, reliable and flexible

·         organised and able to work independently as well as part of a wider team

·         able to use own initiative and to prioritise workloads

·         pro-active and a good communicator

·         committed to taking a pride in their work

·         willing to undertake required training and open to new ideas

·         Have an understanding of, and be committed to the safeguarding of, pupils

In return we can offer: 

·         An excellent working environment 

·         Excellent CPD

·         A very supportive & friendly staff team and Governing Body 

·         A friendly, welcoming and inclusive school 

·         An excellent working environment with good resources. 

Application Procedure

To request an application pack please contact Helen Ellis via the school office on 01256 702667. 

Visits to the school and/or a telephone conversation about this particular role are encouraged.

Buryfields Infant School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.