Caretaker Facilities - Part-time

Groombridge St Thomas C of E School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC845-3332-33S
• Posted:13/05/2026
• Pay:Single Status
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:29/05/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Caretaker Vacancy – Groombridge St Thomas Primary School

Required asap

8 hrs pw

Over 2 days working pattern to be discussed with the successful candidate

 (£25,185 to £25,583 pa pro-rata)

We are a federation of 4 small schools set in beautiful rural locations and are looking for a dedicated Caretaker to help keep our beautiful school looking its best.

See Job Description attached for details about the role responsibilities. 

Requirements:

Previous caretaking experience within a school environment is desirable - although training via ESCC will be given

Previous experience of building maintenance / basic DIY and an understanding of health & safety regulations will be useful

Good interpersonal skills to protect the school's interests in dealing with contractors and other visitors to the site

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work.

We warmly welcome visits to our school, please contact Mrs C Pett in the school office by email: cpett@groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk to book an appointment.

Closing Date for applications: 29^th May 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Information about the school

Groombridge St Thomas is just under a one-form entry primary school situated just inside East Sussex, on the Kent/East Sussex border, and a few miles from Tunbridge Wells. We work in collaboration with other small schools as part of the Pioneer Federation. As part of the Federation, we have a joint curriculum, joint planning, and CPD together. This enables our teachers to focus on providing excellent teaching and learning in the classroom. We are a happy and thriving school with positive, friendly, highly motivated, and hardworking pupils and staff. Our school enjoys strong partnerships with parents, governors, and the local community, providing a creative, broad, and balanced curriculum. We offer a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs and enrichments such as music lessons, Forest School, trips, and PE (we have achieved the PE Gold Mark for several years running). We are a well-resourced school with plenty of space, including a sensory room and dedicated art, DT and music room. Our aim is for everyone to flourish at Groombridge St Thomas.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Carole Anne Pett
• Address:Corseley Road, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9SF
• Telephone: 01892 864305
• Email: cpett@groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk