Caretaker at Alexandra Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/APS/07811

Location

Alexandra Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6SE

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£31,158.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date

9:00am, Wed 2nd Sep, 2026

Start Date

Mid-September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Caretaker

We are looking for a Caretaker to join our school team in mid-September 2026. We need an enthusiastic and reliable person who can take responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of our school buildings and playgrounds. Please read the Applicant Pack for further details.

Contract type: permanent

Salary: FTE £31,158 per annum (Grade D, Point 9)

Likely working pattern Monday - Friday 07:00 to 16:00 (a different working pattern can be considered). Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as required.

We are located close to Richmond Park and are known for our positive culture of inclusion, achievement, kindness and belonging.

We can offer you:

• a stimulating and busy role with a wide range of responsibilities;

• a thriving and welcoming school which is heavily over-subscribed, rated outstanding by Ofsted

• enthusiastic, dedicated and collaborative staff team.

Read more about us on our website at www.alexandra.kingston.sch.uk

To apply: submit a completed application form, including a Supporting Statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 stating how you meet the person specification, via MyNewTerm website. We regret that we cannot consider CVs.

Closing date: Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 9:00am. We reserve the right to close this advert and vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications or a suitable candidate is found.

Interview date: By appointment

Alexandra Primary 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 posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be conducted on all candidates who are shortlisted for interview.

Safeguarding Statement

Alexandra Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Alexandra Primary School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.