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Caretaker

The Skylark Federation are looking for a caretaker to join our welcoming and friendly village schools at Barcombe and Plumpton.

The role of a caretaker is fundamental to our school and they are an important member of our team.

The work would be carried out in the morning and/or the afternoon across these two schools. The contract is for 52 weeks a year less paid holiday. The responsibilities would include:

  • Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes buildings and grounds.
  • Carrying out handy-person activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment and minor repairs.
  • Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings and reporting any issues.
  • Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder.
  • Lock and unlock the premises as required.
  • Carry out regular checks of premises equipment.
  • Carry out and record health and safety checks.

We would love to welcome you to our schools. All training and guidance will be provided for the successful candidate, including from another caretaker. No special skills are required.

This is a role with an East Sussex permanent contract which includes holiday pay and a pension.

Any queries or if you would like to visit our schools, please email our business manager on ahill@skylarkfed.education.

Closing date: Monday 6th January at 9am.