Caretaker Level 2

Permanent – 30 hours per week (52 weeks per year)

 An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to join our school.

·     We are a two-form entry school with exceptional facilities: Three large classroom spaces per year group, well-equipped intervention rooms, library, music room, art suite, NEST, sensory room, separate meeting areas, orchard, wildlife garden, children’s kitchen, Forest School, onsite social worker, 39 place Nursery.

·     Our site brings together two exceptional spaces: a super‑modern Early Years building designed for bright, open learning, and a characterful Victorian KS1 building full of charm and history.

·     Our curriculum and learning environment is meticulously planned with continuous provision used throughout the school. We teach British Sign Language and French from Nursery.

Please view our website for more information and photographs of our school.

www.russell-street-school.co.uk

We are looking for:

A practical, organised person who is ready to take ownership of the day-to-day running of a busy school site. Russell Street School is looking for a proactive and dependable Caretaker to play a vital role in ensuring our school environment is safe, well-maintained and ready to support learning every day.

As Caretaker, you’ll be responsible for the operational management of the school’s buildings, grounds and facilities, supporting a team of cleaning staff and overseeing health and safety across the site. From coordinating maintenance, repairs and statutory compliance, to managing contractors, security arrangements and event set-ups, you’ll be hands-on and at the heart of school life.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, takes pride in maintaining high standards and can balance planning with practical problem-solving. You will ensure the school runs smoothly behind the scenes, creating a safe, welcoming and well-organised environment for pupils, staff and visitors alike.

We can offer you:

A chance to work with genuinely well behaved, enthusiastic and happy children.

A welcoming and friendly team of staff.  A positive and purposeful atmosphere.

Applying:

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.   

Please complete an application form (we do not accept a CV alone)

School Contact - Ali Starr, School Business Manager:  HR@russell-street-school.co.uk

Visits to our school are encouraged. 

Russell Street School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We follow safer recruitment practice and all appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS checks.  In addition, references will be requested for short listed applicants prior to interview and will form part of the interview process.

 We reserve the right to close this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming response.

Closing Date: 1^st July 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: 8^th July 2026

Position commences: 1^st September 2026