caretaker

Minerva Learning Trust; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Netherthorpe School is seeking a capable caretaker to join our Site team. Reporting to the Premises Manager, the successful candidate will provide security, lighting, heating, cleaning, maintenance and operation of plant, porterage, grounds maintenance and handy person duties to support site users and community groups.

This permanent, full-time post at Netherthorpe School within Minerva Learning Trust offers an inclusive environment with a strong wellbeing focus.

Qualifications

• Efficient, friendly and self-motivated caretaker with a commitment to safeguarding.
• Experience supporting site services including security, lighting, heating, cleaning and basic maintenance.
• Ability to work as part of the site team reporting to the Premises Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide security of premises, lighting, heating, cleaning and maintenance of plant.
• Operate porterage, grounds maintenance and various handy person duties.
• Support site users and community groups with efficient service.

Job description

Caretaker

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Chesterfield, S43 3PU
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 19 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 16 Nov 2026

CAPTION:

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 work with our staff to actively promote and improve wellbeing.

Netherthorpe School is 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 which includes security of premises, lighting, heating, cleaning, maintenance and operation of plant, porterage, grounds maintenance, and handy person duties. The goal is 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 will be confirmed in due course.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust or school will conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence. The application form and information pack are accessible on the Trust website. Please ensure that you do not fill in a Local Authority application form; only Minerva Learning Trust application forms will be accepted. When applying, please provide telephone numbers and email addresses for yourself and referees.

What the school offers its staff

Please see recruitment pack

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the 'keeping children safe in education' guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks such as:

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical checks
• Online and social media checks
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work verification
• References
• Suitability to work with children

You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

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.