Caretaker

Hurst Green; Coseley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dormston School in Sedgley is seeking a Caretaker to join our busy site team. The role is 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round, with hours between 6.00am and 6.00pm.

The successful applicant will be responsible for a wide range of duties relating to the fabric and security of the school and will work under the direct supervision of the Site Manager. Overtime may be required for lettings and building issues. Closing date 04/10/2026.

Responsibilities

• The role is responsible for a wide range of duties related to the fabric and security of the school.
• You will work under the direct supervision of the Site Manager.
• The main hours for this role will fit within a 6.00am – 6.00pm timeframe with the predominant shift pattern to be confirmed Monday to Friday during term times.
• Overtime may be required for lettings and buildings issues.

Job description

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Part Time - Permanent - 25 Hours Per Week - All Year Round

£27,274 - £29,071 subject to pro-rata

Working Hours:

25

Location:

Dormston School, Mill Bank, Sedgley

Closing Date:

04/10/2026

Job Type:

Sector:

Education

Business Unit:

Schools

Job Introduction

About Us

Everyone at Dormston has a pivotal role to play in creating a vibrant and dynamic school.

We have high aspirations for pupils and staff alike and believe that if you try hard; the sky is the limit. We aim to inspire confident, motivated students who have a passion for learning and are fully equipped to contribute to society .

Our school was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2022 who commented on Dormston’s “harmonious and cohesive community” . Our school had a caring and positive culture that ensures everyone is supported and encouraged. Our school vision ‘Knowledge is strength’ threads seamlessly through all aspects of our school.

We are very aware that happy staff make a happy school.

The Role

25 Hours per week/5 days per week/Monday to Friday

All Year Round

26 – 31 days annual leave per year (dependant on years of service)

Location: The Dormston School, Mill Bank, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1SN

Required as soon as possible, we are looking for a Caretaker to join our busy and vibrant site team. We are therefore seeking an applicant who can contribute towards this already strong, positive and supportive team.

The role of Caretaker is responsible for a wide range of duties related to the fabric and security of the school. You will work under the direct supervision of the Site Manager.

The main hours for this role will fit within a 6.00am – 6.00pm timeframe with the predominant shift pattern to be confirmed Monday to Friday during term times. Shift patterns during school holidays will change depending on the needs of the service and other shift patterns required where absences need covering. Occasional evenings and call outs for lettings and buildings issues will be required for which overtime will be paid.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 4th October 2026 at midnight

The Dormston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will subject to medical clearance, qualification checks and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.