Required to start as soon as possible.
Sherwell Valley is a great place to work and to learn and we are excited to be extending our team at this time. Professional development and growth is really important to us and, as a large school, opportunities for both are frequent and diverse. We also benefit hugely from having lovely children, a supportive community and a fabulous school environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with our Premises Manager and Grounds Person and ideally have experience of working as a school caretaker/premises maintenance. You will be confident to undertake general maintenance of the buildings, facilities and grounds and to assist in maintaining the security of the school building. Please see the full job description and person specification for more details on this role.
Join our team at Sherwell Valley Primary School : Shaping futures in Torbay.
Are you passionate about delivering high standards? If your heart beats for education and you're ready to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, Sherwell Valley Primary School in Torquay offers the perfect opportunity for you.
Why Sherwell Valley Primary School?
A Supportive Community: At Sherwell Valley, we pride ourselves on our supportive culture. You will be a valued member of our team, where your contributions are recognized and celebrated.
Opportunities for Growth: We believe in the growth of our staff as much as our students. With wide opportunities for professional development, you’ll find room to expand your skills and knowledge in a nurturing environment.
A Vibrant Learning Environment: Our school is a lively, engaging, and positive place for both students and teachers. We strive to make our school the best imaginable, where creativity, innovation, and dedication are at the heart of all we do.
Considering Joining Us?
If you are ready to make a significant impact in the lives of children and be part of our journey to excellence, we would love to hear from you. Sherwell Valley Primary School is more than just a place to work; it’s a community where you can grow, inspire, and contribute to making a lasting difference.
We can offer you an amazing place to work and some great benefits, including:
• Competitive pay and opportunities to develop your skills.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Eden Red/My Lifestyles - our benefits scheme which provides a range of great savings and perks for staff.
• On-site parking and well equipped school workplace.
• Opportunities to access quality CPD, to ensure professional success and personal satisfaction.
• A culture of trust which is fair, developmental, and supportive of staff and pupils.
• A strong and achievable school vision and values that are imbedded in our school.
• Supportive team.
• Leadership experience.
Let’s shape the future together at Sherwell Valley Primary School, where every day is an opportunity to inspire and be inspired.
Visiting the school prior to submitting an application:
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. If it is difficult for you to make a planned visit, you are welcome to phone our office and we can organise for our headteacher or a member of our leadership team to call you back to discuss the role in more depth and answer any questions you may have. Please call 01803 613296 to arrange either of the above.
About the Selection Process :
Those candidates whose applications we are pursuing will be contacted shortly after the closing date and invited to interview. At this stage we will take up references unless the candidate explicitly asks us not to contact a referee at this stage.
This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Sherwell Valley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and basic online search checks. All pre-employment checks are essential and in line with KCSIE and Safer Recruitment in Education – any offer of employment is subject to all pre-employment checks coming back satisfactory. An enhanced DBS and barred list check is required for this post.
How to apply:
An application form, job description and person specification can all be downloaded from the school website at:
Please submit your completed application form, including a covering letter, to by midday on the closing date.