Caretaker
Closing in 17 days (10 November 2025 9:00 am)
Job details
Salary: £5,940 based on Grade 16 Point 2 FTE £24,413
Employer: Ashlands Church of England Primary School
Location: Crewkerne , Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 10 November 2025 9:00 am
About the job
Key information
- 10 hours per week, at least one hour a day – 7-8am to unlock the buildings and check the grounds, the remaining hours are flexible
- Working weeks: Term time plus 3 weeks (41 working weeks per year)
- To start 5 January 2026
What will I be doing?
Are you a pro-active and reliable individual who would like to support the lives and education of young children?
We are seeking to appoint a friendly and highly motivated Caretaker to join our caring and dedicated team to oversee the day-to-day running and management of the buildings and grounds, ensuring a clean, safe and secure environment at Ashlands Church of England Primary School.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
Under the direction of the Headteacher and Office Manager, as Caretaker you will ensure buildings are in proper working order, including carrying out minor repairs to defects within own competence and carrying out regular checks in accordance with the relevant Health and Safety legislation.
There may be some flexibility on the working pattern for the right candidate if the stated hours do not fit your circumstances.
The successful candidate will:
- Have knowledge of basic health and safety
- Possess good practical/DIY skills •
- Have a positive, pro-active “can-do” attitude
What is in it for me?
- The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in a well-run and respected school
- A growing and vibrant team of colleagues.
DBS check
The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, References, Right to Work in the UK and other pre-employment checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of our safer recruitment processes.
Supporting documents and information
If you are self-motivated with a passion for supporting young people to reach their full potential and you think you possess the qualities and experience we are looking for, we would very much like to hear from you.
Please call Tracey Lawrence, Office Manager on 0146073437 or email: office@ashlandsprimary.school to discuss or arrange a visit.
Interview date: TBC
Early applications are strongly encouraged and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.
The Quantock Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.