Job Description

Download printable version

Vacancy - Caretaker

Location: Friars Primary School & Nursery, Shoeburyness, Essex, SS3 9XX

Salary Range: Level 5 Points 7 - 12 - £26,403 to £28,598 per annum

Hours of work: This role is full time, 37 hours per week worked on a split shift, 7.00am - 11.15am then 2.50pm - 6.00pm, 52 weeks per year.

Shift patterns may be adjusted in the future in line with the above core hours.

There may also be the requirement to cover external evening/weekend lettings on an overtime basis.

Start Date: August 2026

About the role

Portico Academy trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Caretaker / Facilities Assistant to support Friars Primary School & Nursery on a full time basis.

The successful applicant will:

· Be a team player who takes pride in the appearance and maintenance of the MAT's buildings and grounds.

· Be an enthusiastic, approachable, highly motivated and flexible individual who possesses general building maintenance and caretaking skills.

· Have a good range of DIY skills such as electrical work, decorating, minor plumbing and carpentry.

· Possess good communication skills as you will be liaising with contractors and tradesmen as well as students and staff.

· You should also have an awareness of COSHH, safe manual handling practices and Health and Safety.

Duties may also include general cleaning, dealing with spillages, blockages, locking and unlocking the sites and any ad-hoc duties that may be required.

Reporting to the Director of Estates with a dotted line to the school Principal.

A full driving licence and use of your own car is essential as you may be required to attend site outside of normal working hours or other Portico schools to support other sites.

For more information about the role and a description of the type of candidate we are looking for please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more detail.

For further details, please contact HR by sending us a message through MyNewTerm or on 01702 987890 or recruitment@porticoacademytrust.co.uk

ClosingDate: 01 June 2026

Interview Date: In June - Date TBC

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will consider carrying out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

Application Documents

Caretaker Job Description

Caretaker Person Specification

Information about the School

Friars Primary School is part of Portico Academy Trust.

Portico Academy Trust aspires to be at the heart of the local communities it serves. We aim to deliver to local families an excellent primary education and create new opportunities for our pupils.

Set in the heart of the community, Friars Primary School offers a welcoming environment that provides a rich curriculum, where children can enjoy learning and where achievement in all aspects of life is celebrated.