EXTERNAL VACANCY
Caretaker
Woodcote Primary School · Coulsdon, England
- Pay
- £31,730.00 - £33,607.00 Annually (Actual) TPA7 / NJC 8 - 12
- Working pattern
- Full-time
- Profession
- Cleaning
- Closing date
- 13/11/2026
About this opportunity
Woodcote Primary School is advertising this Caretaker role in Coulsdon. Read the full duties, working arrangements, eligibility requirements and application instructions on Teaching Vacancies.
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Work described by the advertiser
We are looking to recruit a committed caretaker to join our school site team, working 36 hours a week working alongside our experienced site manager as part of a site team.
Movement of heavy goods, duties including heavy items, taking delivery and distributing supplies, moving furniture and equipment.Selected extracts from the original advertiser, via Teaching Vacancies.
Working arrangements and application details
At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, completing a full education and employment history since leaving school and indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete and return a self-disclosure declaration with your application. Applications should be submitted via My New Term.Selected extracts from the original advertiser, via Teaching Vacancies.
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