St. Andrew’s School has the following vacancy for a
School Caretaker in September
Full Time
Closing Date: 31st August 2026
Interview Dates: Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis as suitable applications are received.
Salary: up to £27,876 (35 hours per week)
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the advertised closing date.
St. Andrew's School is a thriving independent school in the heart of Rochester, educating children from Pre-School through to Year 6. Set across four beautiful Victorian buildings, our site is full of character and no two days are ever the same.
We're looking for a dedicated Caretaker to join our friendly Site Team. This is far more than a maintenance role – you'll be a key member of our school community, helping to ensure our pupils and staff enjoy a safe, secure and welcoming environment every day.
Working alongside our Lead Caretaker, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day upkeep of our school, supporting everything from planned maintenance and compliance checks to school events, contractor management and site security.
What you'll be doing
You'll play an important role in keeping the school operating smoothly by:
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the school.
- Ensuring the site is safe, secure and ready each day for pupils and staff.
- Maintaining our grounds and external areas to a high standard.
- Driving the school minibus for educational visits and school activities when required.
- Helping with the practical side of school events and daily operations.
- Responding calmly and effectively to unexpected maintenance issues when they arise.
About you
We're looking for someone who:
- Enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
- Has experience in caretaking, property maintenance or a similar role.
- Is organised, reliable and able to prioritise a varied workload.
- Understands the importance of health & safety, compliance and safeguarding.
- Works well independently and as part of a close-knit team.
- Has excellent communication skills and enjoys helping others.
- Holds a full UK driving licence and is willing to obtain a D1 licence if required (training will be provided).
Why join St. Andrew's?
As well as joining a supportive and welcoming team, you'll benefit from:
- Sociable working hours and an excellent work-life balance.
- Minimal evening and weekend working.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive leadership who genuinely value their staff.
- Free school lunches during term time.
- The opportunity to make a visible difference every single day.
Join our team
If you're looking for a rewarding role where your work is appreciated and where you'll become an important part of a friendly school community, we'd love to receive your application.
A full list of job objectives and requirements can be found in the Job Description on our website.
Deadline for applications: midnight 31 August. Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.
Interview details: Date to be confirmed, interviews will be onsite at St Andrew's School.
How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our edt website.
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Please view our Safeguarding Policy on our school website - https://www.st-andrews.rochester.sch.uk/about-st-andrew-s/school-policies-and-procedures
Edt is a proud Disability Confident Leader. We take practical steps to ensure that disability inclusion is not only part of our values but part of our everyday actions. We are committed to creating a working environment where disabled employees are supported, valued, and empowered to thrive in their role. If you are disabled or require specific adjustments during the application process, please do let us know how we can support you.
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