Care Taker (Casual) - Boxgrove C of E Primary School

About the Role

Main purpose

To assist in the maintenance and security of the school premises and site, ensuring a safe working environment as directed.

Duties and responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure buildings and site are secure, undertaking security checks including locking and unlocking buildings (on occasion, when agreed with the head teacher).
2. Contribute to keeping records relating to maintenance, security and compliance.
3. Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH) and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately.
4. Undertake general portage duties including moving furniture and equipment within school.
5. Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified crafts person) and maintenance of the buildings and site.

Individuals in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:

1. Periodic cleaning of designated areas of the school building and grounds according to instructions.
2. Assist with the maintenance of specialized equipment following training, for example, sports/theatrical equipment.
3. Organize testing for asbestos and other health and safety procedures.

Indicative Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Requires knowledge of policies and procedures in relations to school security, relevant health and safety and COSHH regulations, minor maintenance and repairs.

This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.

Job Details

Salary: Grade 3.4

Contract Type: Casual

Working Pattern: Casual

Location: Boxgrove and Singleton Primary Schools

Interviews: 18.09.2026

Please note the Interview will take place at Singleton CE Primary School.

Further Information

Boxgrove C of E Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to [email protected]

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to contact us.

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The reference number for this role is SCHO02826.