Caretaker (Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School)

Job introduction

About the role

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking new team at Ticehurst and Flimwell and support our wonderful children!

We are looking for a Caretaker who:

• Can work on their own and prioritise their workload.
• Has the ability to carry out remedials and repairs within the school and grounds.
• Has good attention to detail.
• Is hardworking and a dedicated team member.
• Can open and close the site each day and keep the site secure.
• Can complete the health and safety checks and paperwork for the premises.

We can offer you:

• An ethos based on Christian distinctiveness that develops positive behaviour, morality and values.
• Training to support you in your role. 
• A supportive team of professionals. 
• An engaged and pro-active governing body. 
• Local Government Pension Scheme. 

About the school

We are a small family school with four mixed aged-classes. The school is modern and has a spacious hall, library, ICT suite and classrooms - each with outdoor courtyard areas. The outside environment is extensive with a playground, netball court, pond area, gardens, outdoor gym, outdoor classrooms, playing field and a forest school. There is parking on site and a large staffroom. We are a supportive community with clear and positive direction for our school's future.

We would love to offer tours to prospective candidates, please do call and come and see us! Please do not hesitate to make an appointment, please telephone, email or visit our school website at www.ticehurst.e-sussex.sch.uk. 

Interviews will be held from Tuesday 6th May 2025 

Working pattern: Part-time
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Additional information

Additional Information

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

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

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.

Work Permits

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.