Caretaker

Diocese Of Sheffield; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational trust is seeking a Caretaker for St Alban's C of E Primary School. The role involves maintaining the school site, ensuring cleanliness and safety, and performing various maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will have a trade background and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous employers pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Ideally has a trade background or training.
• Sets high standards with attention to detail.
• Can develop good relationships with staff.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the school site.
• Open the school each morning.
• Engage in various maintenance activities.

Skills

Proactive and diligent

Ability to multi-task across activities

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Good team player

Tools

Plumbing

Joinery

Plastering

Painting/Decorating

Electrician

Grounds maintenance

Job description

The Caretaker will be directly responsible to the Head of School but will work closely with the Trust Buildings Manager, Senior Leadership Team, Office Manager, and other school staff.

The Caretaker is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the school site ensuring the buildings and grounds are clean and safe, ready for the children and staff to work, learn and play. Your role will include opening up the school each morning.

St Alban's C of E Primary School are part of The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust and we are seeking a diligent and proactive Caretaker with good interpersonal skills and high standards. We need a person who understands the need for safeguarding procedures within schools and loves to fix, clean, build, unblock, paint, mow, weed and take genuine ownership and pride in our school.

In return, we can promise a school full of amazing children, a genuine staff team and a well-resourced environment.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Someone who is proactive and diligent
• Ideally has a trade background/training in either plumbing, joinery, plastering, painting/decorating, electrician, grounds maintenance
• Ability to multi task across a range of activities
• A conscientious person who sets high standards with attention to detail
• Someone who can develop good relationships with staff and has excellent communication skills
• A good team member, but able to work independently

Salary and Benefits

SALARY DETAILS: DSAT Grade 3 SCP 5-6 on the NJC Pay Structure, £25,583-£25,989 pro rata, Generous employers pension scheme with the Local Government (South Yorkshire Pension Authority)

WORKING PATTERN: Permanent, 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (27 days holiday per year, to be taken during the school holidays) plus Bank Holidays

Working hours: 7am - 11am, negotiable depending on candidate suitability

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment
• The opportunity to join a very enthusiastic and committed team
• Planned professional development
• Flexible working hours/days/weeks
• Flexible holidays
• Generous Employers Local Government Pension

If you would like an informal chat to discuss this role further, please do not hesitate to get in touch on 01709 542878.

The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding & Promoting the Welfare of Children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

St Alban's C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff to share in this commitment.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure of criminal convictions and online searches will be carried out prior to interview. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful applicant.