Caretaker - Term Time

Ethelbert Road Primary School, Faversham

• Ref:KCC886-2227-83S
• Posted:23/04/2025
• Pay:KSB
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:14/05/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:20th May 2025

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Ethelbert Road Primary School is looking to appoint a caretaker who will take pride in our site and oversee the school’s maintenance and site duties. We are looking for a pro-active, adaptable and positive individual to join our established team. This role is vital for ensuring the maintenance of the school premises, buildings and equipment to ensure the safety of pupils, staff and visitors.

The role includes responsibility for:

• Site security and checks
• General maintenance, repairs and decorating
• Some cleaning as and when required
• Ensuring the outside of the site is kept tidy and clear
• Regular fire, water, alarm tests and record keeping
• Attending relevant training
• Locking and unlocking the site at the end of the school day (or after contractors)
• On call for alarm callouts (out of school hours)
• Working flexibly to support the school and any events held

This role can be flexible, with 2 possible options:

Option A

• 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday 7am – 9am and 2.45pm- 5.45pm
• Term time working plus 25 days during school holidays (15 days in the summer holidays and 10 other school holiday days)
• Pro-rata’d KSB salary – approximately £25,126.00 per year

Option B

• 15 hours per week, Monday – Friday 2.45pm- 5.45pm
• Term time working plus 25 days during school holidays (15 days in the summer holidays and 10 other school holiday days)
• Pro-rata’d KSB salary – approximately £25,126.00 per year

Please visit our website for further information: www.ethelbert-road.kent.sch.uk or to arrange a visit, please contact the main office on office@ethelbert-road.kent.sch.uk

Our school and all its personnel are committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate(s) will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Only applications submitted on the Kent Teach application form will be considered. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Candidates who are invited for interview will be required to bring with them photo ID (either a valid driving licence or passport). 

Information about the school

Ethelbert Road is a small one form entry primary school situated in the market town of Faversham. Please take a look at our recent Ofsted report (October 2024) for more information.

We have an amazing team of highly skilled teachers, teaching assistants, support staff and Governors who are committed to giving our children a broad, balanced and enriched education.

We have high expectations for everyone within our school and all successes are valued and celebrated. At Ethelbert Road, we aim for high standards and outstanding achievements in an active, creative and fun environment. Working closely in partnership with parents and carers ensures each child achieves his/her full potential. Our children are at the heart of everything we do.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Michele Kirkbride
• Address:Ethelbert Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8SQ
• Telephone: (01795) 533124
• Email: headteacher@ethelbert-road.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01795 537408

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Personal Specification