Caretaker, Building Maintenance, Groundskeeper

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Location St Marks CE Primary School, Manor Road, Brighton, BN2 5EA

Job profile for Caretaker

St Marks CE Primary School, Manor Road, Brighton, BN2 5EA
24/08/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary £28,626 pro rata Contractual hours 20 Job category/type Teaching and Leadership Date posted 24/07/2026 Job reference REQ
0001308 Attachments Application Form (Support Staff).docx Facilities Support Level C (3) (1).doc Ad flier Caretaker Sept 26.pdf

We are looking to appoint a reliable, conscientious and self-motivated person who would like to lead on maintaining our school site, to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for the whole school community.

You will need to have some experience of the role of site manager/care taker, or a related capacity.

Paid weeks per year
: 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date
:
September 2026

About the Role

Duties will include:

• Unlocking and locking of the school, and to carry out security checks on the building
• Carry out and record statutory checks and maintain Health and Safety records
• Maintenance of property and grounds to a high standard including liaising with contractors
• Monitor site stock and order supplies
• Carry out DIY above and beyond the scope of a competent DIY person, plus some cleaning duties
• Willingness to attend training courses including Health and Safety

The exact hours and working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Some flexibility will be required to cover holiday opening and occasional evening and weekend events. As primary key holder, the Site Manager will be required to attend out of hours emergencies.

Closing date
:
Monday 24 th August 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Telephone
: (01273) 605588

Website
: http://

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

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

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.