Caretaker

Salary: £14.13 per hour

Hours of work: 15 hours per week to include work in school holidays and evenings

Contract type: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact King's Gate Primary School for further information.

A bit about us:

Since opening in 2019, King's Gate Primary School has developed into a nurturing, forward-thinking learning environment where children are encouraged to be curious, confident and kind. King's Gate Primary School is more than just a school - we are a caring community rooted in respect, kindness, responsibility and resilience. As a relatively new school, we have a unique opportunity to embed these core values into everything we do, creating a positive, inclusive and forward-thinking environment where children flourish academically and personally.

All about the role:

We areseekingareliable and friendly Cleanerto join our team at a welcoming primary school. This important role helps ensure our classrooms and shared areas remain clean, safe, and ready for young children to learn and play.

Key Responsibilities:

• Has a clear understanding of the needs of a school
• Can integrate well into a community and team
• Will take pride in their role within the school
• Can prioritise their own workload and respond to unexpected needs
• Supervise cleaning staff and ensure the school buildings and grounds are cleaned to the required standard and work as a member of the cleaning team.
• Can manage and oversee the work of others
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Has qualifications/experience of carrying out specialist building maintenance works in one or more areas e.g. carpentry, plastering, plumbing, electricity etc.
• Be responsible for school security including locking of school buildings
• Be a keyholder to attend alarm call outs

About You:

• Trustworthy, punctual, and hardworking
• Takes pride inmaintaininga clean environment
• Able to work independently
• Cleaning experience is helpful but not essential

We Offer:

• Regular part-time hours that fit well with family life
• A supportive and friendly school environment
• Training and guidance provided

Find out more and apply:

For more information, please contact Merrissa Kerley

Closing date (and time):

Friday 27th March 2026 noon

Interview date:

Friday 17th April 2026

Commencement date:

Once DBS has gone through

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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