Caretaker

Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington; Crook; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days

LGPS

Networking

Flexible hours

Dynamic team

Job summary

Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is looking to appoint a dedicated Caretaker. As a School Caretaker, you will help keep the premises safe, secure, clean and well-maintained for students, staff and visitors, ensuring a welcoming and functional environment.

Your duties include day-to-day upkeep of buildings and grounds, minor repairs, site security, event setups, deliveries and supporting smooth school operations while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications stated in the job ad.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day upkeep of school buildings and grounds.
• Carry out minor repairs and oversee site security.
• Support smooth running of school operations.
• Set up for events, manage deliveries and ensure health and safety standards.

Job description

Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington is looking to appoint a Caretaker. As a School Caretaker, you will be a vital part of the school community, ensuring that the premises are safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained for students, staff, and visitors. This role is ideal for someone who is practical, dependable, and takes pride in creating a welcoming and functional environment.

Your responsibilities will include the day-to-day upkeep of the school buildings and grounds, carrying out minor repairs, overseeing site security, and supporting the smooth running of school operations. You’ll also play a key role in setting up for events, managing deliveries, and ensuring that health and safety standards are consistently met.

This is a hands-on and rewarding role that requires initiative, flexibility, and a strong sense of responsibility.

We can offer:

• Generous 27 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 32 days after 5 years service
• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and successful team
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Networking opportunities.
• Flexible working patterns