Caretaker - Full-time

Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-3317-209S
• Posted:10/03/2026
• Pay:KSB
• Start Date:To be Confirmed
• App Close Date:31/03/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:To be Confirmed

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We are looking to recruit an individual who can take over the caretaker responsibilities at Lady Boswell’s.

Lady Boswell’s C. E. (Aided) Primary School is a Church school. We are a caring and committed team, where the rights and responsibilities of pupils, staff and parents are valued.

The successful applicant will be required to work 35 hours per week over a split shift 7.00am – 10.30am and 2.45pm – 6.15pm (7 hours a day, 5 days a week). There will also be some flexibility for school events.

This is an all year round position. The holiday entitlement of 29 days is to be taken during the school holidays in agreement with the Business Manager and Headteacher.

Duties will include:

• Unlocking/locking the school

• Taking pride in maintaining our school site both internally and externally to a very high standard

• Assisting with health & safety inspections and keeping accurate health & safety records

• Arranging for annual inspections to be undertaken e.g. gas, air conditioning, asbestos

• General property and site maintenance including redecoration, small repair

• Maintaining stocks of consumables e.g. toilet rolls, paper towels

Please see the application pack for the full job description.

Pay is at KSB - FTE - £25,126 (Pro rata salary of £23,767.84).

The application closing date for this vacancy is Tuesday 31st March 2026.  We may withdraw the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found before this date. 

A full driving licence is essential.

Please email finance@ladyboswells.kent.sch.uk if you have any questions about the vacancy.

Information about the school

Set on the edge of the beautiful Knole Park Estate in Sevenoaks, Lady Boswell’s Primary School has a strong sense of history, having been established in 1675. We are a Christian school which provides a safe and happy haven that allows every child to develop and learn in a kind and caring environment whilst achieving the highest academic standards.

Although established in 1675, our building is much newer, with the latest part completed around 2013.

We were assessed as Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2022, who stated within their report:

"Parents describe the school as kind, nurturing and caring.";

"A place where teachers unlock motivation to learn."

"Staff receive high-quality training so that they develop the skills they need to do their jobs very well."

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sharon Saunders and Hannah Pullen
• Address:Plymouth Drive, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3RW
• Telephone: (01732) 452851
• Email: finance@ladyboswells.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01732) 465069

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Pack