Caretaker

* Caretaker# Caretaker Employer Location :
Epsom, Surrey Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
PS5, £28,785 - £30,837

Posted:
12th December 2025

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires:
5th January 2026 08:59 AM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1526057

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible
* Contract Type  :

Permanent
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We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, proactive, skilled and reliable individual to take on the role of School Caretaker at Southfield Park Primary School. We believe this is a great opportunity for an individual with proven building and maintenance experience, ideally within a school environment to join our friendly, inclusive and aspirational team of teaching and support staff.

The successful candidate will provide a security and caretaking service to the school and managing a high level of maintenance of the school buildings and grounds. They will work with external contractors for both emergency and routine matters and facilitate the estates management of the school and external events/lettings. They will work closely with the Headteacher and Facilities Manager to ensure cost effective use of materials and equipment, carry out risk assessments, maintain maintenance schedules and monitor performance of outside contractors.

It is essential the successful candidate can organise their own workload and effectively prioritise tasks whilst having a flexible approach to their work. They must enjoy working as part of a team, be adaptable and supportive of colleagues. They must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Benefits:
• Highly competitive defined benefit local government pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Family friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Lifestyle and retail discounts
• Training and development opportunities
** We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.
** Salary:
Pay Scale 5 £ 28,785 - £30,837 per annum, dependant on experience

Hours:

37.5 hours a week, 7-9 am and 1-6:30 pm Closing date: 9 am on Monday, 5th January 2026

Interviews:
Friday, 16th January 2026

Start date:

As soon as possible

The Final date to receive applications is 9 am on Monday, 5th January 2026. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt.
** To apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs.**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:

Southfield Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to criminal records and references checks. Southfield Park is an equal opportunities employer.### Southfield Park Primary School Part of### Lumen Learning Trust
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