Caretaker - Part-time

St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-3740-97S
• Posted:08/07/2025
• Pay:KR4
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:16/07/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:Wednesday 23rd July 2025

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Our school are seeking to appoint a dynamic Caretaker to join our school that is described as a ‘kind, respectful, exciting, fun and beautiful place to be, where we are loved.’

We are looking for someone who:

• Works with energy, passion and enthusiasm.
• Has excellent communication skills and high expectations,
• Has a belief and determination that they can maintain a safe and nurturing environment.
• Is flexible and adaptable whilst being a team player.

In return, we can offer:

• An exciting, well-organised, vibrant environment in which to work.
• A committed and experienced team who will support.
• Inquisitive children that love to know what you are doing.

St. Richard’s is a caring school where we work together, creatively to achieve the best outcomes for all our children, who are at the heart of everything that we do.  Our school is embedded in a supportive Catholic community enhanced by being part of Kent Catholic Schools Partnership.

We welcome applications who have transferable skills to maintain our school and grounds.  The role is varied and includes the opening and closing of the school building on a daily basis. The role is for 25 hours per week, all year round, across a split shift, working Monday to Friday 7.30am – 10.00am and 3.00pm until 5.30pm.   

Informal visits are encourage for you to meet our children and staff and see all our school has to offer you.  Visits can be organised via our Area Business Manager, Andrew Gretton  To make an appointment or to ask any questions you may have please email agretton@kcsp.org.uk

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 9.00am          

Interviews will take place: Wednesday 23^rd July 2025.

Any offer of employment is subject to our Safeguarding checks, including satisfactory return of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, references, social media checks and a pre-employment health history questionnaire.

Information about the school

St Richard's Catholic Primary School is an Academy as part of Kent Catholic Schools Partnership. Our one form entry school is situated near to the town centre of Dover and is over-looked by Dover Castle. It has spacious grounds which include a field, playground, fire pit area, outdoor classroom and adventure playground.

Parents send their children to St Richard's because they want their children to be part of a faith community. Many, but not all are Catholic, and all children and their families are very welcome. It is very much a family academy and provides a caring atmosphere where all children are loved.

The academy is proud of all members of the community, especially the children. They are happy, loving and lively; always ready to welcome and full of fun. Staff are committed, ensuring that the children receive the best care and education. Governors work hard to support the school community, sharing their skills and monitoring all aspects of school life.

The work of the school is based on six Gospel Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Forgiveness, Respect and Hope.

There are two simple school rules: Love yourself and those around you and Act safely

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr A Gretton
• Address:Castle Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT16 1EZ
• Telephone: (01304) 201118
• Email: agretton@kcsp.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Equality Act 2010 - Reasonable Adjustments Statement
• Notes to Applicants
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - Disclosure Form
• Advert
• Job Description and Person Specification