Caretaker/Groundsperson

North East Combined Authority; North East; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Framwellgate School Durham is seeking a highly motivated caretaker/grounds person to join our site team. The role is full-time (37 hours per week, all year round) with hours 8.00am–4.00pm, salary between £26,016 and £26,427.

Duties include grounds care, maintenance of playing surfaces, security as a key holder, minor repairs, and porterage. You will work alongside colleagues to support upkeep of the grounds and buildings, contributing to a safe, well-ordered environment for over 1,300 students

Responsibilities

• Care and maintenance of grounds, including playing fields
• Maintenance and preparation of all-weather playing surfaces, tennis courts and pitch marking
• Daily care of the school environment in terms of removal of graffiti and litter
• Responsibility for the security of the school premises, including acting as a key holder
• Assistance with minor building and furniture repairs and responsibility for associated tools and equipment
• Porterage such as moving furniture, deliveries etc.
• Assistance with general upkeep of the school premises, including painting, joinery, etc.
• PAT testing as and when required on completion of appropriate qualifications
• Undertaking lettings and associated tasks in line with local agreements

Job description

CARETAKER/GROUNDS PERSON

Salary scale Grade FSD3 (SCP 4-5)

£26,016 - £26,427

Full time - 37 hours per week, all year round, permanent

Hours of work: 8.00am – 4.00pm

We wish to appoint a highly motivated and reflective caretaker/grounds person to bring a high level of expertise and help to improve the quality of support in this rapidly improving school. The successful candidate will possess expertise alongside energy and enthusiasm. A willingness to learn, train and develop are all essential.

Framwellgate School Durham is an 11-18 non-selective secondary school and Single Academy Trust. The school roll has increased by 35% over the last five years, and we now have more than 1300 students who attend the school. The school has been selected to be part of the latest phase in the Schools Rebuilding Programme and we envisage a fantastic new school building to be ready for September 2027.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented individual to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. We are looking for someone who is driven, committed and skilled in a range of tasks who can work alongside colleagues to support the upkeep and maintenance of our vast grounds and school buildings.

Duties will include:

• Care and maintenance of grounds, including playing fields
• Maintenance and preparation of all-weather playing surfaces, tennis courts and pitch marking
• Daily care of the school environment in terms of removal of graffiti and litter
• Responsibility for the security of the school premises, including acting as a key holder
• Assistance with minor building and furniture repairs and responsibility for associated tools and equipment
• Porterage such as moving furniture, deliveries etc.
• Assistance with general upkeep of the school premises, including painting, joinery, etc.
• PAT testing as and when required on completion of appropriate qualifications
• Undertaking lettings and associated tasks in line with local agreements

The appointee will work as part of the whole school site team and will be under the line management of the site manager.

Key Dates

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 17th November 2026 at 9.00am

Shortlisting will and interviews will take place shortly afterwards

Framwellgate School Durham is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS and barred list clearance will be required for this post, together with completion of a pre-employment health questionnaire.

The Excel Academy Partnership at Framwellgate School Durham

Newton Drive

Durham

DH1 5BQ

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