Caretaker

Durham County Council; Woodside; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a hardworking and reliable individual to join our school caretaking team. The role focuses on keeping the environment safe, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors through caretaking, cleaning and general maintenance duties.

The successful candidate will have experience in caretaking, cleaning or similar work, strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, cleaning, maintenance or similar work.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop new skills.
• Applications welcomed from candidates with caretaking experience or transferable skills.

Responsibilities

• Caretaking, cleaning and general maintenance duties to keep the school environment safe and welcoming.
• Work collaboratively with staff and contractors as part of a small team.
• Contribute to safeguarding and follow pre-employment checks.

Skills

Caretaking

Cleaning

Maintenance

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

We are looking for a hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our school community. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining a safe, secure, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors through caretaking, cleaning and general maintenance duties.

The ideal candidate will have experience of caretaking, cleaning, maintenance or similar work, along with good organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A willingness to undertake training and develop new skills is essential. Applications are welcomed from candidates with caretaking experience, experience in a similar role, or those who can demonstrate transferable skills relevant to the position.

The role is for 20 hours per week. The current working pattern is Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 9:00am and 3:30pm to 5:30pm, although some flexibility is available and the final working pattern can be agreed with the Executive Headteacher.

Annual leave must be taken during school closure periods. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For further information about the role, please contact Richard Sains, Executive Headteacher, at .

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Durham County Council is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post you are applying for is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender's act 1974. We will also carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues that are publicly available online.

As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.