Caretaker - Full-time

Holy Trinity & St John's CEP School, Margate

• Ref:KCC886-3179-175S
• Posted:22/07/2026
• Pay:KSB
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:24/08/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/b 31st August

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Are you looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and dedicated person to join our friendly, welcoming team.

Start Date: September 2026

Salary Scale: KSB

Full Time - 37 hours per week 26 days holiday +  the bank holidays (the expectation is that this is to be taken during the school holidays)

Mon – Thurs 6am -1:30pm

Fri – 6am -1pm

You will be working under the direction of our very experienced Site Manager to maintain our lovely school and to provide an efficient professional service that supports the learning of all of our pupils and provides a safe, clean environment for our staff, parents and visitors. 

A willingness to become involved with other areas of school life would be welcomed too. 

You will be our desirable candidate if:

• You have experience in the building and maintenance trades
• You have experience of working in a school environment although this is not essential
• You enjoy working in a friendly team with like-minded people
• You have a positive sense of humour and attitude
• You are a clear communicator with adults and children
• You are a positive role model to all

In return, we can offer you

• A large, friendly and supportive staff team
• A well-maintained site
• A healthy work life balance
• An inclusive environment where you feel valued
• A supportive leadership team

Please see attached documents for full job description.

Visits to the see our school are encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.  We reserve the right to bring in shortlisted candidates to interview before the closing date - please don't delay in submitting your application.

Information about the school

Holy Trinity St. John’s CEP School is a large primary school serving the central area of the coastal town of Margate. Current number on role is 400 children aged between 4 – 11 years.

As a Church of England school, we enjoy strong links with the Parish Church of St. John’s and the Diocese of Canterbury. At Holy Trinity & St John's our Christian vision and values are at the heart of all that we do:

Courage: We follow Jesus’ example, being brave, having a voice and believing in ourselves.

Compassion: We welcome everyone into our nurturing school family, treating everyone as an individual.

Community: We walk alongside you to empower you to fulfil your potential and make a positive difference in the world.

We were graded as a Good school by Ofsted in March 2023. The reports shows that ‘The staff are welcoming, caring, encouraging and enthusiastic.’ and ‘Staff care for the welfare of pupils deeply’.

Holy Trinity & St John's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks are required for this post.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Sarah Roberts Headteacher
• Address:Holy Trinity & St John's CEP School, St John's Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 1LU
• Telephone: (01843) 223237
• Email: office@htsj.school

Fax: (01843)230875

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Caretaker Job Description