Caretaker

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Netherthorpe School, part of Minerva Learning Trust, is seeking an efficient, friendly, and self-motivated caretaker to join our Site team. You will provide security of premises, lighting, heating, cleaning, maintenance and operation of plant, porterage, grounds maintenance and handy person duties to support the site users and community groups.

The closing date is 9am Monday 16 November 2026 and the interview date is to be confirmed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and secure premises; monitor lighting, heating, cleaning and equipment; porterage and grounds work; support site users.

Job description

Closing date: 16 November 2026
Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD. Netherthorpe School is a popular 11-18 school in Staveley, Chesterfield. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school for all. We regard all staff and pupils as part of our family and whilst we have really high expectations of everyone, we maintain a caring and supportive ethos. We strongly believe in work life balance and we work with our staff to actively promote and improve wellbeing.
Netherthorpe School are seeking to appoint an efficient, friendly, and self-motivated caretaker to join our Site team. Reporting to the Premises Manager, the successful candidate will provide a service to the site consisting of security of premises, lighting, heating, cleaning, maintenance and operation of plant, porterage, grounds maintenance and handy person duties, to provide an efficient support service to the site users and community groups.
The closing date is 9am Monday 16 November 2026 and the interview date is to be confirmed.