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Job Title: School Caretaker
Location: Thomas Telford Primary Free School, George Lees Avenue, Priorslee, TF2 5AB
Required: September 2026 (Permanent)
Salary: £11,755 per annum
Days/Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 7.30am to 11.30am (20 hours per week, term time + 5 PD Days)
Closing date: Tuesday 1st September at 12 noon.
Interview: W/C 7th September
About the Role:
Thomas Telford Primary Free School is a brand new build primary school which is part of the Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust. The TTMAT has a proven track record of excellence and is at the forefront on educational developments nationally. In June 2024, our sister school, Redhill Primary Academy was awarded Ofsted’s highest accolade, after being rated Outstanding in all areas of the inspection framework, stating that all pupils thrive both academically as well as personally and socially. Our commitment is to achieve the same outcome at the new Free School.
The Caretaker plays a key role in ensuring that the school premises provide a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming environment that supports the delivery of high-quality education for all pupils. The role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including site security, building maintenance, health and safety compliance, and practical support for school events and daily operations.
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This is a varied and hands-on role, ideally suited to someone who is proactive, dependable, and takes pride in maintaining a safe and well-kept school environment. As the post holder gains experience and familiarity with the school’s needs, the role may evolve, offering opportunities for professional development and progression.
To learn more about Thomas Telford Primary Free School, visit our website. If you would like more information about the role, please contact the Office Manager via email: fay.hurford@ttprimaryschool.co.uk
Additional Information:
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as stated in the person specification.
This school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All successful candidates are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with barred list (for regulated activity posts) as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024), such as an online check, suitable references, ID checks, and proof of qualifications (where appropriate). This post also requires checks under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations and Childcare Act 2006, which includes a criminal record self-disclosure form to be completed and returned prior to interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act as amended. Please see the safeguarding policies on our website.
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Application Process:
Please complete the application form carefully and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. These will be discussed at interview along with any disclosures.
For information on privacy notices for job applicants, please visit our website.
Please email completed application forms to the School Office Manager, Mrs Fay Hurford fay.hurford@ttprimaryschool.co.uk
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted, otherwise they may assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.
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