Caretaker

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education trust is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to ensure a safe and clean environment for students and staff. This role involves opening and closing the school, conducting health and safety checks, and performing minor repairs. The successful candidate will work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating good DIY skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards. Join a supportive team and contribute to the well-being of the school community in this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the school daily, ensuring security checks are performed.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks and maintain the school site.
• Identify and prioritize routine maintenance tasks.

Skills

DIY Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Initiative

Job description

Reporting to: Executive Headteacher/Headteacher



Working pattern: Split Shifts: Currently 6:30am-10:00am and 2:00pm - 6:00pm (5:30pm on Fridays)

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England, which include a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.



We are seeking to appoint a skilled, reliable and self-motivated person to take on this extremely important role of Caretaker in the school, to join our dedicated and supportive team.



The person appointed will have total commitment towards maintaining a safe, positive, clean and happy environment for our children, staff and visitors. This Caretaker will ensure the seamless running and operation of our school site every day.



Duties will include:

• Opening and closing the school each day and carrying out security checks for the school buildings and grounds (lights, windows, gates, internal / external doors, boundary wall/fence).


• Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment, in line with other schedules.


• To identify and prioritise routine maintenance of the school buildings and grounds, undertaking minor repair work where needed e.g. changing light bulbs, erecting shelves, painting and decorating, minor plumbing etc.


• Act as the designated key holder for the school premises, responding where needed to security alarm or other call outs in accordance with agreed procedures.

The successful candidate will be keen to maintain our school environment to a high standard to support children’s learning.



They should be able to work effectively as part of the staff team, look after the safety and cleanliness of the site and also have the ability to work on their own initiative in recognising jobs that require attention,

prioritising their own workload, undertaking some heavy lifting, moving and handling and be willing to undertake training and development.



The successful candidate will have:

• Good DIY skills.


• Ability to work in accordance with the school’s Health & Safety Policies and the code of safe working.


• Ability to work on own initiative, as well as taking direction from others.


• Ability to undertake general building maintenance and repairs without guidance.


• Ability to communicate well with adults and students and be a positive member of our happy team.

How to Apply:



To complete an online application form please click the 'Apply Now' button.



Closing date: Sunday 18 May 2025

Shortlisting date: TBC

Interview date: TBC



The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.