Caretaker (Groombridge St Thomas)
Posted 1 hour 16 minutes ago by East Sussex County Council
Hours of work: 8 per week.
Working pattern: Part time.
As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata.
Closing date: Friday 29 May 2026, noon.
ContactGroombridge St Thomas C.E.P. School
Corseley Road
Groombridge
Tunbridge Wells
TN3 9SF
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Website: Groombridge St. Thomas CE Primary School - Home
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About the role- Caretaker Vacancy - Groombridge St Thomas Primary School
- Required asap
- 8 hrs pw
- Over 2 days working pattern to be discussed with the successful candidate
- £25,185 to £25,583 pa pro rata
We are a federation of 4 small schools set in beautiful rural locations and are looking for a dedicated Caretaker to help keep our beautiful school looking its best.
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.
Following the Greatest Commandment in Matthew, we aspire for excellence, compassion and enthusiasm, to enable all children and staff to fulfil their potential and do and be the best they can be. Our holistic, nurturing ethos reaches out to families where caring relationships pervade every corner, supported by our school values.
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.