Caretaker; St Mark's of England Primary School

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours of work: 5 hours per week
Working pattern:
Part-time working for 52 weeks per year
As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata.

Closing date:
Wednesday 4th March 2026, 9am

We are looking for an enthusiastic Caretaker who takes pride in their work. The post holder will be responsible for the tidiness of the grounds, maintenance and security of the school.

St Mark's Church of England Primary School, School Lane, Hadlow Down, Uckfield, TN22 4HY

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Please note, we do not accept CVs.

• some understanding of Health and Safety requirements including Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) (full training will be provided)
• the ability to identify work priorities
• able to undertake routine maintenance, basic repairs and DIY tasks (School experience is not required)
• Some literacy, numeracy and ICT skills are desirable to meet the record keeping requirements of the post.

The post holder should be able to act on their own initiative working with the Head of School and School Business Manager to ensure the security and safety of the school premises and grounds. The working times are negotiable and may therefore suit a candidate who has other commitments.

Duties will include ensuring the school premises is neat and tidy, liaising with contractors, advising when large repairs are needed, carrying out small maintenance repairs and completing health and safety checks.

We are a half‑form entry Church of England Primary School based in the village of Hadlow Down. We are partnered with the Sussex Spires Federation alongside All Saints’ & St Richard’s CE Primary School and Herstmonceux CE Primary School. We have a strong working relationship where we share good practice, experiences and support one another.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self‑declaration form as part of the pre‑employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to  .

All school‑based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.