Assistant Caretaker

  • Employer: Wirral School
  • Salary: £18,627 - £19,542
  • Location: Foxfield School
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working Pattern: Part Time
  • Hours: 25.00 hours per week.
  • DBS Check: Enhanced
  • Closing Date: 15/05/2026 at 13:00
  • Reference: SCH/26/336110

Band E

Part Time Permanent

25.00 Working Hours –  52 Weeks per Year

Required from 01 June 2026

 

The Governors of Foxfield School are seeking to appoint a reliable, hardworking and proactive Assistant Caretaker to join our successful secondary school for pupils with complex learning difficulties.

 

This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school site, helping to provide a safe, secure, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

 

Duties will include:

 

Site security, including opening and closing the premises

 

Carrying out minor repairs and maintenance

 

Porterage duties

 

Grounds maintenance and upkeep

 

Assisting with school lettings

 

Supporting the day-to-day operation of the school pools

 

The successful candidate will be practical, flexible and able to work both independently and as part of a team. They will be committed to maintaining high standards of site care, health and safety, and cleanliness. Previous caretaking or site maintenance experience would be an advantage.

 

Foxfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

 

Foxfield School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race or disability.

 

Completed application forms and supporting letters should be sent to hr@foxfieldschool.co.uk

 

Foxfield School

New Hey Road

Woodchurch

Wirral

CH49 5LE

Tel: 0151 641 8810

Email: hr@foxfieldschool.co.uk