Caretaker
Closing in 36 days (30 April 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: Grade 13, £25,989 - £28,142 (£13.47 - £14.59) annual salary
Employer: Fiveways School
Location: Yeovil, Somerset,
Contract type: All year round, Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 30 April 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
- Permanent position, to start as soon as possible
- Grade 13, £25,989 – £28,142 (£13.47 – £14.59) annual salary
- All year round, 52-week contract
- Holiday entitlement is 30 days to be taken during school holidays plus UK bank holidays
- 37 hours a week, with an unpaid half hour lunch each day
- Monday – Thursday, 09:30-17:30 hrs
- Friday, 09:00-16:30 hrs
What will I be doing?
We are seeking a practical, hardworking and committed Caretaker with a particular focus on DIY skills for repairs, maintenance and improvement projects across the school.
The post holder will complement the work with our existing Caretaker. We are an expanding school so opportunities for additional semi-skilled project work will arise from time to time.
There may also be further opportunities for additional weekend and school holiday “lettings” work when required.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
Full training will be given to support this role along with opportunities for further development to obtain additional skills/qualifications.
DBS check
Enhanced DBS clearance required
Supporting documents and information
Fiveways School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with current and past employers and an enhanced DBS clearance. References will be requested before interview. Due to KCSiE guidance, online checks will be carried out as part of our shortlisting process.
The school employs a rigorous “safeguarding” approach to recruitment.
Fiveways School strives to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex or pregnancy and maternity.
Job Description/Person Specification and Application Forms are available from the school website
Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 30 April 2026
Date for Interview: Monday 11 May 2026