Job Ref No. ECC2081-277S Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Scale 3, Point 6-7
Position Start Date: 01/05/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 14/04/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: Thursday 16th April 2026 Provisional  

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Part Time - One Year Fixed Term

Scale 3, Point 6-7 £17,560 - £17,840

Required to start 1st May 2026, 25 hours per week, 52 weeks a year, 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.

Hours of work

Monday - Friday 1.00pm - 6.00pm. Holidays to be taken outside of term time.

The successful applicant must be capable of ensuring that our children have a safe supportive environment to enable them to maximise their learning.

We are looking to appoint an energetic, hardworking, reliable and pro-active person who will take pride in the appearance and maintenance of our school buildings and grounds. They must be able to work independently and under the direction of the Site Manager and School Business Manager.

We are looking for someone who:

• Possesses building maintenance, cleaning and general caretaking skills.

• Has a flexible, organised and positive approach maintaining high standards within their work.

• Is reliable and conscientious and has excellent time management skills.

• Will be willing to attend training relevant to the post.

The post holder must be willing to work overtime on occasional evenings.

Information about the School

Stanway Fiveways Primary School is situated on the outskirts of Colchester and is a large primary school which is striving to become one of the leading schools in Essex.

We are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS and qualifications check.

Visits to the school are very welcome and more information is available from the School Business Manager, Carol Palmer on 01206 574849.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Information about the school

Contact Information

Carol Palmer, School Business Manager
Winstree Road
Stanway, Colchester
Essex, CO3 0QG
Telephone: 01206 574849
Email: admin@stanwayfiveways.essex.sch.uk

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