St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is looking for a dedicated, reliable and hands-on Caretaker to join our fantastic team of staff from October. This is a rewarding and important role at the heart of our school community. As our Caretaker, you will play a vital part in ensuring that our school is safe, secure, clean, well-maintained and welcoming for our pupils, staff and visitors. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a practical and proactive approach, and is committed to creating an environment where our children can learn, grow and thrive.
Salary XCET5.2: £28,546.00 FTE, (Actual pro rata salary £27,756.06pa)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7.00am–3.00pm, including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year).
Candidates may have the option to work a split shift, by agreement, should this be their preferred working pattern.
We can offer:
- a fulfilling role in a school with a strong community feel, with motivated and enthusiastic children.
- the chance to work with a supportive and friendly team of people who care passionately about the children and will work hard to improve outcomes for them.
- fantastic certificate training and an ongoing basis through weekly staff briefings.
- staff benefits & discount scheme
- occupational health and employee assistance programme
- membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the School Office to arrange an appointment.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 25th September 2026.
Interviews to take place in the week commencing 1st October 2026.(Successful candidate to attend training on the 2nd Oct (DBS not required) at St Joseph's, Guildford).
Early application is recommended as we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the recruitment process.
