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Caretaker - Part-time

Repton Manor Primary School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-2002-179S
  • Posted:03/03/2026
  • Pay:KSB £25,126 (Pro Rata £6,927)
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:26/03/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:Mon 30th March 2026

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Repton Manor Primary School Caretaker
10 hours per week (7am-9am) | 52 weeks per year | KSB £25,126 (pro rata £6,927)

Are you practical, proactive and committed to maintaining safe, welcoming environments for children?

Repton Manor Primary School is seeking a reliable and skilled Caretaker to join our team. This is a key role in ensuring our school site is safe, secure and compliant.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

  • Opening and securing the school site daily
  • Carrying out weekly statutory compliance checks (fire alarms, emergency lighting, Legionella, playground safety etc.)
  • Undertaking termly OPAL play area risk assessments
  • Completing general repairs and site maintenance
  • Supporting continuous improvement of health & safety standards
  • Liaising with contractors and overseeing cleaning standards

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, notices the details, and wants to contribute to a thriving primary school community.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

  • Has practical maintenance skills
  • Understands health & safety regulations and statutory site checks
  • Can organise their workload independently
  • Is proactive in identifying and resolving site issues
  • Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We Offer:

  • A supportive team
  • Training in statutory compliance and health & safety
  • A welcoming school community
  • Opportunities to contribute to improving our outdoor learning environment

Interviews to be held Monday 30th March 2026, please contact the school office should you wish to have a tour of the school - 01233 666307 or office@reptonmanor.kent.sch.uk.

Lightyear Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Information about the school

Repton Manor Primary School is a mixed-gender foundation primary school for children aged 4 to 11, located at Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX.

Since opening in 2012, the school has grown into a vibrant learning community with a strong “family ethos” where the individual child is recognised, valued and supported to achieve.

The school’s motto—“We believe our children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way”—underpins its ambition to nurture confident, caring and curious learners.

At Repton Manor, children are encouraged to:

“Respect each other” “Take pride in their learning” “Care for their community”

The school places safeguarding, well-being inclusion and nurture at the heart of its culture: every child should feel safe, healthy, cared for and ready to learn.

Repton Manor offers a well-designed, topic-based curriculum which interlinks National Curriculum subject disciplines with meaningful, memorable learning experiences.

The environment reflects the school’s nurturing ethos: it is modern and purpose-built, with specialist facilities and rich outdoor spaces for learning. Staff aim for children to flourish not only academically but also socially and emotionally.

The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2023 and was rated Good overall, with Outstanding in Personal Development, and Good in other key areas.

Safeguarding Statement; Repton Manor Primary School and The Lightyear Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Vikki Reeves
  • Address:Repton Manor Primary School, Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX
  • Telephone: 01233 666307
  • Email: bd@lightyear.kent.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.