Assistant Caretaker

Job . ECCS Position Type:
Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range:
Scale 3, Band 2

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 13/07/2026 Midday Date of Interviews:
Wb 13th July

Assistant Caretaker Vacancy
- St Luke's Church Primary School

St Luke's is a vibrant, friendly and values‑led primary school at the heart of the Tiptree community. We are building a strengthened our Site Team to ensure our premises are safe, well‑maintained and ready for children to thrive every day. As part of this, we are advertising two roles:

• 10 hours per week
  - Site Manager (Scale 5, Band
  3)
• 30 hours per week
  - Assistant Caretaker (Scale 3, Band
  2)

These roles work together alongside our School Business Manager to provide consistent, high‑quality site management across the school. Applicants may express interest in either post.

We are looking for someone reliable, practical, and proactive - someone who takes pride in keeping a school environment safe, tidy and welcoming.

• Security & Keyholding - Opening/closing the site, responding to alarm call‑outs, preventing unauthorised access, and ensuring the premises are secure at all times.
• Cleaning & Presentation - Undertaking cleaning of allocated areas, supporting high‑level cleaning where safe systems are in place, and ensuring the school is consistently well‑presented.
• Maintenance & Repairs - Carrying out first‑line repairs (plumbing, plastering, glazing, fencing, DIY tasks), identifying maintenance needs and supporting planned work programmes. Keeping drains, gutters, walkways and the playground clear.
• Health & Safety - Assisting with the operation systems and checks to ensure compliance with codes of practices.
• Support for Lettings - Preparing the site for out‑of‑hours activities and assisting with related administrative tasks.

• Experience in cleaning and first‑line maintenance or site security
• Confidence using cleaning products and routine building systems
• Ability to undertake basic DIY tasks
• Good organisational skills and a flexible, positive approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Clear, routine communication skills
  
  Commitment to safeguarding, equality and high standards
• Reliability, pride in presentation, and a practical mindset

• A warm, supportive and values‑driven school community
• A leadership team that values professionalism, trust and wellbeing
• Opportunities for training, development and CPD
• A role where your work directly impacts children's daily experience
• A school that takes genuine pride in its environment - and will value the pride you take in it too

Dawn Verley
St Luke's Church Primary
66 Church Road, Tiptree
Essex, CO5 0SU

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