Assistant Caretaker - The Priory Primary School

Are you a reliable, hardworking and proactive individual looking for an opportunity to play a vital
role in a busy and caring school community? We are seeking to appoint a committed Assistant
Caretaker to help ensure our school site is safe, secure, clean and well maintained for our
pupils, staff and visitors. The post includes responsibility for site security, basic maintenance,
cleaning, health and safety support, and general upkeep of the school buildings and grounds. A particular requirement and focus of the role will be gardening: including; mowing of the
school field and all grass areas, pruning and weeding.

We are looking for someone dependable and practical, who can work both independently and
as part of a team, and who takes pride in maintaining high standards across the school
environment. The successful candidate will need to be flexible in their working patterns and
willing to work evenings and weekends where required.

Why Join Us?

• A welcoming and supportive school community: We take pride in our strong team culture and collaborative approach, where every member of staff plays an important part in school life.
• A varied and rewarding role: This is a key position within the school, with responsibilities including unlocking and locking the premises, alarm setting and response, identifying and reporting repairs, carrying out minor maintenance, supporting cleaning standards, maintaining the grounds, gardening and helping with day to day operational needs across the site.
• A role where you can make a real difference: You will directly contribute to providing a safe, clean and well maintained environment in which children can learn and thrive.
• Opportunities to develop your skills: The school is looking for someone willing to undertake training including COSHH, IOSH, Manual Lifting, Asbestos and Fire Safety, making this a strong opportunity for someone keen to build their knowledge and experience further.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience of practical site duties, including working with machinery and chemicals, and experience of DIY and minor repairs and gardening.
• Has good knowledge of health, safety and cleaning practices, including cleaning materials linked to COSHH, fire safety, and DIY rules and regulations.
• Is dependable, flexible and hardworking, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Can manage a range of site responsibilities effectively, including security of the premises, minor repairs, liaising with contractors, cleaning and monitoring, replenishing supplies, maintaining a litter free environment and supporting the efficient day to day operation of the school site.
• Can use machinery and IT and is prepared to undertake relevant training where needed.

Visits

Visits are actively encouraged. We would be delighted to show prospective candidates around our school and learn more about the role.

How to Apply

Please submit a letter of application outlining how you meet the requirements of the person specification, along with the Sandwell application form.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check for Regulated Activity.

Online Search: an online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise at interview.

Please contact Amrit Grewal in the school office on or e mail: to arrange an appointment. Application packs can be found under 'Vacancies' on the school website, .

We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: Friday 17 April 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 20 April 2026

Hours -
15 hours per week / 52 weeks
Grade -
Band C £25,583 - £26,824 p.a. pro rata (Actual Salary £10,371 - £10,874 p.a.)
Location -
The Priory Primary School, Dorsett Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0JG
Contract -
Permanent
Closing Date -
Friday 17th April 2026 at 12pm