Caretaker (St Mary's School & College)

Job Description

Salary: £24,796-£25,583 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: 15 January 2026 at noon
Interview date: Shortly afterwards

How to apply: Please contact the HR team to request an application pack via email: hr@stmarysbexhill.org.

Who to contact if you have a query: For an informal discussion, please contact School Business Manager - Lucie Smitalova on 01424 730 740.

Caretaker

Start date ASAP

St Mary's is a residential special school and college for pupils / students aged 5 to 19 with speech, language and communication needs, learning difficulties and other associated SEND.

We are seeking to recruit a Caretaker to support the Site Manager in ensuring the Trust's premises are well maintained and kept in good order.

This is a dynamic role, which will suit an individual with a broad range of skills in building and grounds maintenance plus health and safety. The role requires working in line with the Trust's policies, procedures, legislation and industry best practice at all times and may involve various day time shift patterns.

The Successful applicant must hold a valid driver's license. This is a full-time position for 37.5 hours per week over 52 weeks (not term time only).

We offer a strong and friendly staff team, wonderful pupils/students to work with in a positive and inspiring environment that values both personal and professional growth.

We are committed to employee wellbeing and development - offering ongoing professional learning opportunities, wellbeing support and resources, access to our on-site swimming pool, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential 24/7 support.

St Mary's is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding, as well as promoting the welfare of the pupils. All successful applicants are required to undergo a DBS check and an online check will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. We do not accept CVs.

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

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