Caretaker

The Shaw Education Trust; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts for Teachers

Job summary

Redhill Primary School in Cannock is seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our team on a permanent, part-time basis. The successful candidate will ensure the school site is safe, secure, and well-maintained at all times.

The role involves opening/closing the site, routine maintenance, general DIY tasks, and coordinating with contractors as needed. Salary is £26,847-£28,153 FTE, with part-time hours and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable and proactive caretaker.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the school site as required
• Carrying out routine maintenance, minor repairs, and general DIY tasks
• Ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of the school grounds
• Monitoring health and safety across the site and reporting any issues
• Liaising with contractors and overseeing works where necessary
• Managing site security, including alarms and access
• Supporting with setting up rooms and spaces for school activities and events
• Redhill is a newly built one form entry primary school on the edge of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire.

Job description

* CaretakerNEWFast Apply# CaretakerEmployerLocation: Cannock, StaffordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 5, SCP 16-20 - £26,847- £28,153 FTEPosted: 14th October 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 28th October 2026 09:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1579606Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1579606* Share :We are a friendly and welcoming small entry primary school committed to providing a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for our pupils and staff. We take pride in our school community and are seeking a reliable and proactive caretaker to help maintain our premises to a high standard.We are looking to appoint a dedicated and trustworthy Caretaker to join our team on a permanent, part-time basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, and well-maintained at all times.**Key Responsibilities:*** Opening and closing the school site as required* Carrying out routine maintenance, minor repairs, and general DIY tasks* Ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of the school grounds* Monitoring health and safety across the site and reporting any issues* Liaising with contractors and overseeing works where necessary* Managing site security, including alarms and access* Supporting with setting up rooms and spaces for school activities and eventsRedhill is a newly built one form entry primary school on the edge of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire and has acculture of ambition, high expectation and aspiration academically and in social behaviours of both staff and students.Redhill is a cooperative school which has values and an inclusive culture woven throughout its curriculum and daily routines. This culture embraces safeguarding, personal development and welfare along with an engagement and commitment from all the school staff to do the very best it can for individuals.AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.Ourvalues - **opportunity, integrity, community, and equity** - guide everything wedo. Our vision is ***\"Opening doors to the world through the power oflearning.\"*** We bring this to life through our mission: **workingtogether to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voicematters, and every learner thrives.**Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their developmentthrough high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice,and foster a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to makea real difference.Youwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailoredlearning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.Ifyou have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and createfutures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team.***Together,let's make the remarkable happen.We believe every child has the potential to be extraordinary.*****Everychild deserves an exceptional primary education.**AtShaw Education Trust, we believe the primary years are where confidence grows,curiosity begins and a lifelong love of learning is nurtured. Across our familyof primary schools, we are committed to creatingwelcoming,inclusive environments where every child is known, valued and encouraged toachieve their very best.Ourcurriculum is designed to inspire children to become confident readers,effective communicators, curious learners and resilient young people. From theearliest stages of education through to the transition into secondary school,we provide engaging learning experiences that help every child develop theknowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive. Through our Trust-wideDigital Strategy, we also embrace technology to enrich teaching and learning,preparing pupils for an increasingly digital future.Weknow that every child is unique, that's why inclusion sits at the heart ofeverything we do. Through high expectations, thoughtful support and a genuinesense of belonging, we create opportunities for every pupil to succeed,whatever their starting point or individual needs.Alongsideacademic achievement, we place great importance on personal development. Wewant our pupils to leave our schools with confidence, resilience, creativityand strong character. A wide range of enrichment opportunities and memorableexperiences help children discover new interests, build aspirations and developthe skills they need for life beyond the classroom.Aspart of Shaw Education Trust, you will join a community of schools that valuescollaboration, professional growth and continuous improvement. While each ofour primary schools has its own unique character, we are united by a sharedpurpose, **providing the very best education for every child and creatingplaces where both pupils and colleagues can flourish.****ShawEducation Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching orSupport Staff employment:*** An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (SupportStaff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)* **Support Staff only** based on working **full time,all year** - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day ofemployment (**37 days holiday** **rising to 39 days** after 5 years'service including Bank Holidays)* Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoyhealth services designed to support your well-being.* Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Supportand Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection ofdiscounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.* Free Eye Tests* Cycle to work scheme* Access to our Institute ofEducation and fantastic opportunities to help you **grow, contribute** and**flourish** in your role and in the Trust.Weknow **our people** are the key to our success and so we're committed toensuring the **employment experience** at **Shaw Education Trust** is a **rewarding**one.**Colleagueswithin the Trust benefit from:** Access to a full range of courses bothin-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of theNational Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programmedelivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for AmbitionInstitute.* Experiencedleadership and subject-specific support.* Guidancefrom former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.* Accessto the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT.* Opportunitiesto work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.* Participatingin peer reviews.* Accessto a suite of online courses.* Placementprojects within our family of schools.**Actual Salary: £16,326 - £17,120 pro rata****Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week - Full Year**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Redhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, click here to review Safeguarding and Pupil Protection Policy **https://www.shaw-education.org.uk/our-trust/key-information**This position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, **successful candidates will be subject to