Caretaker (St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 12.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Part-time
As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata.

Closing date: 10th November 2025, 12pm

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School, High Street, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4AA
Phone: 01892 770221
Email: office@st-maryhartfield.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: https://pioneerfederation.co.uk/job-vacancies/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are a federation of small schools set in beautiful rural locations and are looking for a dedicated Caretaker to help keep our St Mary's site looking its best.

See Job Description on our school website for details about the role responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Previous caretaking experience within a school environment is desirable - although training via ESCC will be given
• Previous experience of building maintenance / basic DIY and an understanding of health & safety regulations will be useful
• Good interpersonal skills to protect the school's interests in dealing with contractors and other visitors to the site
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work.

We warmly welcome visits to our school. Please contact the school office on 01892 770221.

Completed applications should be returned to office@st-maryhartfield.e-sussex.sch.uk

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.

About Us

Additional Information

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 https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

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.

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