As a keyholder, to maintain the security of the school premises and its contents, sharing the locking and unlocking of the school and site. Duties include general buildings and site maintenance, liaising with contractors, securing the building and site, activating and switching off alarm systems and general health and safety.

To ensure that heating, lighting systems and other equipment is working properly, and regulate heating.

To undertake handyperson duties, including decorating, maintenance, moving goods and furniture, minor repairs to property, fixtures, fittings and equipment.

To undertake general duties, such as general cleaning of storerooms and boiler room, clearance of drains and gullies, general tidying, snow clearance, gritting, etc.

To drive the minibus, transporting children as required.

The ideal candidate would be a person with good building or maintenance skills.

Uniform/work clothing provided.

Hours – 6 hours per day eg 12.30 - 6.30pm start time negotiable. Year-round contract. Holidays to be taken during school holidays as a preference.

For an informal discussion, please telephone the office or make any appointment to visit us.

How to apply

A job description/person specification is available from ‘Attachments’.

Completed application forms should be returned to the headteacher, Mrs McCarney - head@allangelsfederation.org.uk either by email or post.

Closing date: 8 May 2026

Interview date: w/c 11 May 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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