Assistant Caretaker

Varndean School is looking for an enthusiastic, committed and flexible Caretaker. The post involves minor maintenance, assisting with locking up and setting up lettings.

The hours for the role are 2.00pm to 7.00pm Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Grade 4a, points 9 - 10, £28,153 - £28,608 pro rata, actual starting salary: £19,023.

The busy and productive site team is at the heart of the school’s commitment to safeguarding and sustainability.

Varndean is an excellent place to work. Ofsted in 2022 described the “inspirational leaders” , the “expert” teachers, “impressive” pupils and the “exceptionally strong” staff training.

We hope you will want to pursue an application further and you are welcome to make a preapplication visit to the school.

To apply please complete the application form and send/e-mail it, with a covering letter to Lynn Hill, Director of Finance and Operations, Varndean School vacancies@varndean.co.uk

Closing date is 9am on Monday 2 November 2026 Early applications are encouraged as the school reserves the right to interview excellent candidates in advance of this date.

What Varndean Can Offer You:

Varndean School is forward thinking and innovative, with the highest aspirations for all of our students, supported by highly trained and motivated professionals in their fields.

As an integral member of our site team, you will have the opportunity to develop and further your own leadership skills and career ambitions.

Our whole community benefits from a wide range of learning experiences across each academic year, with whole school CPD, tailored training for subject departments and specific teams of staff and individual support to help you achieve your potential.

We are determined to create the best working environment for our colleagues where everyone feels a sense of belonging and purpose. You will find a school that is welcoming, supportive and with a highly collaborative environment to work in and belong to.

Varndean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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