Caretaker

Nottinghamshire; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a dedicated Caretaker for Gunthopre Primary. The role involves ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of the school environment, requiring a keen eye for detail and practical DIY skills. This part-time position offers £12.26 - £12.65 per hour, ensuring a safe and welcoming atmosphere for staff, pupils, and parents.

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail and practical knowledge of DIY skills.
• Previous experience in caretaking or maintenance is advantageous.
• Commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of the school.
• Provide caretaking, maintenance, janitorial, and occasional cleaning duties.
• Secure the site as a key holder.

Skills

DIY skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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Job Description / Person Specification

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Hourly Rate

£12.26 - £12.65 per hour

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time

Hours per week

28.00

Work Base

Gunthopre Primary, Nottingham, NG14 7EW

Working Arrangements

School Based

Job Description / Person Specification

Caretaker JDPS.pdf – 124KB Opens in a new window

Competency Framework

Tier 7a

Number of posts

1

Interview date

22/06/2025

Closing Date

18 June 2025 23:55

Nottinghamshire County Council Building Cleaning Service, in conjunction with Gunthopre C of E Primary require a new Caretaker. You will be required to oversee the cleaning of the school, maintain the building and offer a range of caretaking services for the benefit of pupils, parents and staff. You should have a keen eye for detail and be able to demonstrate a practical knowledge of DIY skills. Working a split shift, you will be a key holder with responsibility for securing the site. You will be expected to deliver the full range of caretaking, maintenance, janitorial and occasional cleaning duties.

At Gunthopre C of E Primary, we aim to provide a welcoming and stimulating environment that promotes creative learning where individuals can feel confident, valued and secure.

You will wear a provided uniform and need to be flexible in your approach to occasional changes in the locking up time. We want you to work positively with staff, pupils and parents and are looking for someone to join our fantastic team.

Previous experience of this type of work would be advantageous and ideally you will have a high degree of commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for staff, pupils and visitors to the school.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please be aware that under Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, the Council is required to undertake online screening checks on candidates recruited to work in school settings. If you are selected as a preferred candidate you will be required to submit details of any social media accounts to our automated screening tool. Your username(s) and password(s) will not be shared with the Council or anywhere else.

All checks and associated data processing will be carried out in compliance with data protection requirements.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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