The Governors of St William of York Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint a part time Premises Officer (Caretaker), 20 hours per week - 7am to 10.30am & 5.30pm to 6pm Monday to Friday. All year with 26 days annual leave (to be take outside of Term Time).

The successful candidate will need to work flexibly to deliver quality caretaking and security services to the school, whilst contributing to wider priorities including supporting ongoing improvements to the school building and grounds.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible person to join our school. Experience of school caretaking is not essential. However,  maintenance skills would be beneficial. Main duties will include security and safety of the premises, building maintenance and maintenance of fixtures & furnishings within the school location. As well as taking monies to the bank weekly.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate commitment, display initiative, understand the importance, or have a working knowledge of health and safety, security and hygiene within a school setting.

We are happy to offer a tour of the school should it help you in completing your application. Please contact the School Office on 0151 924 7280 & ask for Mrs Middlehurst, School Business Manager.

Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and relevant care/safeguarding legislation and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). 

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

In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education, St William of York Catholic Primary School is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. 

Application form and person specification are available on the links below. Completed application forms with a covering letter can be emailed to Mrs Middlehurst at admin.stwilliamofyork@schools.sefton.gov.uk or handed in at the school office..

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 23rd June 2026