Caretaker

Dudley; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dormston School in Dudley is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join the busy and vibrant site team. The role covers fabric and security duties, under the supervision of the Site Manager, with early to late shifts (6.00am–6.00pm) Monday to Friday during term time and flexible hours in holidays. Salary is Grade 5, SCP 7–11 (£27,274–£29,071).

Full-time, 37 hours per week, 26–31 days annual leave per year depending on years of service. Closing date is 29 November 2026.

Job description

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 believe in the 5 Core Values of Effort, Knowledge, Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. Our school culture is caring and positive and ensures that everyone is supported and encouraged. We are very aware that happy staff make a happy school and therefore we nurture talent that inspires, motivates, and ignites young minds. All our support staff benefit from personalised professional development pathways as we aim to shape school leaders of the future.

The Role

CARETAKER

Salary: Grade 5 - SCP Point 7 to 11 (£27,274 – £29,071 actual salary)

37 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.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS WE RECEIVE FOR VACANCIES WE WILL ONLY PROVIDE SUCCESSFUL SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES OF INTERVIEW CONFIRMATION.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 29th November 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 dateshould we receive a large number of applications.

Attached documents

• Caretaker Person Specification
• Caretaker Job Description