Job Vacancy - Primary School Caretaker

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Job Description (June 2025)

School: SIAL.school, 154-156 Holland Park Avenue, W11 4UH
Contract: Part-time, Term-Time Only
Hours: 4 hours 30 minutes per day (Monday to Friday)
Working Time:  Variable (between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm depending on school
needs)
Salary: £15,000

Primary School Caretaker (Part-Time, Term-Time Only)

About the Role
We are looking for a reliable, practical, and friendly Caretaker to join our school team. This is a key role supporting the smooth running of the school by ensuring that our buildings and grounds are safe, clean and well maintained. This position is part- time and term-time only, ideal for someone looking to contribute to a school community in a hands-on way.

Main Duties Will Include:

  • Helping to keep the school site safe, clean, and in good working order
  • Opening and closing parts of the school as needed
  • Carrying out basic maintenance and minor repairs
  • Supporting with general upkeep of indoor and outdoor spaces
  • Assisting with setting up for school events
  • Helping with supervision and routines during lunchtime and break time

What We’re Looking For:

  • A reliable, flexible, and practical individual
  • Someone who takes pride in their work and contributes positively to the school community
  • Ability to work independently and follow instructions
  • Basic maintenance experience (preferred but not essential)
  • Willingness to undertake safeguarding and first aid training

Safeguarding Statement
SIAL school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and all relevant child protection and safeguarding checks in accordance with statutory guidance.

Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

How to apply:

Please fill out the application form and email it back to head@sial.school by 8am on
the 4th July 2025.

We look forward to hearing form you!

Important Notice for Job Applicants

Thank you for your interest in joining SIAL. We receive a high volume of applications, and while we appreciate every candidate’s enthusiasm, we kindly ask that you do not call or visit the school in person to inquire about the status of your application.

All candidates must complete the application form and submit their CV online. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every submission individually. We will only shortlist candidates who already have the Right to Work in the UK. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our Headteacher for the next steps in the selection process.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and we sincerely thank you for your interest in being part of our team.