Caretaker

Tinsley Meadows Primary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy is seeking a motivated Caretaker / Site Supervisor to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment for pupils and staff. This permanent role combines caretaking duties with statutory compliance, site security, health and safety, contractor management, and day-to-day site operations.

The successful candidate will support the academy's compliance, grounds and building maintenance, and preparation for community use.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, facilities, premises management or similar role.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Knowledge of COSHH requirements and safe use of cleaning chemicals.
• Understanding of fire safety procedures and emergency arrangements.
• Ability to undertake minor maintenance and repair tasks safely and effectively.
• Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Site security and keyholding.
• Health and safety compliance.
• Fire safety inspections and monitoring.
• Water hygiene and legionella control tasks.
• Monitoring and reporting building defects.
• Minor maintenance and repair works.
• Contractor supervision and site monitoring.
• Grounds and external area management.
• Compliance record keeping and inspections.
• Supporting sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Preparing facilities for school and community use.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Health and Safety knowledge

COSHH knowledge

Fire safety procedures

Maintenance tasks

Record-keeping

Independent working

Communication skills

Safeguarding commitment

Tools

Digital maintenance systems

Job description

Your Role

JOB TITLE: Caretaker

BASE: Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy

EMPLOYER: Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust

CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS: 22.5 hours per week

WEEKS PER YEAR: 52 weeks per year

GRADE / SALARY: Grade 4 Pt 7-12 (£27,275- £29,542)

Pro Rata £16,401- £17,765

CLOSING DATE: 9am Wednesday 30th September 2026

INTERVIEW: Week Commencing Monday 5th October 2026

Join Our Team

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, proactive and conscientious Caretaker / Site Supervisor to play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, compliant and welcoming learning environment for our pupils, staff and wider community.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines traditional caretaking duties with responsibility for supporting statutory compliance, site security, health and safety, contractor management, planned maintenance, sustainability initiatives and the day-to-day operational management of the school site.

The successful candidate will be an important part of the academy team, helping to ensure our buildings and grounds remain safe, compliant, well-maintained and fit for purpose.

About Us

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy is part of Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust, a family of schools committed to ensuring children achieve exceptional outcomes and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to thrive.

At Five Rivers, our workforce is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to investing in our people and creating a culture where colleagues are valued, supported and empowered to develop professionally.

Our Workforce Charter has been developed in consultation with trade unions and reflects our commitment to:

1. High-quality professional development
2. Staff wellbeing and workload reduction
3. Career progression opportunities
4. Collaborative and supportive working environments
5. Flexible and inclusive employment practices

The Role

The successful candidate will support the effective management of the school estate through responsibilities including:

1. Site security and keyholding.
2. Health and safety compliance.
3. Fire safety inspections and monitoring.
4. Water hygiene and legionella control tasks.
5. Monitoring and reporting building defects.
6. Minor maintenance and repair works.
7. Contractor supervision and site monitoring.
8. Grounds and external area management.
9. Compliance record keeping and inspections.
10. Supporting sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
11. Preparing facilities for school and community use.
12. Supporting the Trust's commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant and high-quality learning environment.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Essential

1. Has experience in caretaking, facilities, premises management or a similar role.
2. Has a good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices.
3. Has knowledge of COSHH requirements and safe use of cleaning chemicals.
4. Understands fire safety procedures and emergency arrangements.
5. Can undertake minor maintenance and repair tasks safely and effectively.
6. Has good organisational and record-keeping skills.
7. Can work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
8. Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and reliability.
10. Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
11. Is willing to undertake training relevant to the role.

Desirable

1. Experience working within a school or academy environment.
2. Fire Marshal or Fire Warden training.
3. Asbestos Awareness training.
4. Legionella Awareness or Water Hygiene training.
5. IOSH Working Safely or equivalent qualification.
6. First Aid qualification.
7. Experience using digital maintenance or compliance systems.
8. Experience supervising contractors or cleaning staff.
9. Experience supporting sustainability or environmental initiatives.

Why Join Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust?

1. Comprehensive professional development programme.
2. Commitment to staff wellbeing.
3. Career progression opportunities across the Trust.
4. Supportive and collaborative working culture.
5. Opportunity to contribute to a high-performing educational organisation.
6. Inclusive and values-led environment.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust is committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to achieve their full potential.

Reasonable adjustments and accommodations will be provided throughout the recruitment process where required. Flexible working requests will be considered where operationally appropriate.

Applying

If you believe you have the skills, experience and commitment to help maintain an outstanding learning environment for our pupils, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.

Sophina Begum (Business Support Manager) [e-mail] or 0114 242 0109

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process. Candidates will have the opportunity to discuss any issues identified during interview.

Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all other relevant pre‑employment checks.

Qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent

essential

COSHH

desirable

Health and Safety Qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, COSHH, etc)

desirable

Skills

Professionalism - essential

essential

Safeguarding - essential

essential

Premises - essential

essential

Professionalism - desirable

Premises - desirable

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Professionalism - essential

Safeguarding - essential

Premises - essential

Professionalism - desirable

Premises - desirable

Safeguarding Information

The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We recognise that everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has an important role to play in safeguarding. Our staff work effectively with social care, the police, health services and other services to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm.

We have in place clear policies, systems and strategies that ensure the safeguarding and welfare of pupils especially those relating to child protection, behaviour, bullying, safe recruitment of staff, health and safety, harassment and discrimination. All those who work within the Trust, including Trust Directors and Trustees, put the safeguarding of pupils as our highest priority to ensure that all children are free to learn without worry or fear or harm.

All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and bind-overs as well as pending prosecutions, which are not "protected" under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. We will use the DBS check to ensure we comply with the Children Disqualification Regulations.

In line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, candidates are advised that online searches will be conducted for all those shortlisted. Searches will not be conducted for those that are not shortlisted. The purpose of the online search is to further assess candidates' suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address any issues identified from the search at interview.

Any data processed as part of the above checks will be processed in accordance with data protection regulations and The Trust privacy statement.