Caretaker - Harewood Primary School (Lingfield Education Trust)

Stockton Academy Vacancies; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to ensure high standards of maintenance and cleanliness. The successful candidate will be responsible for both indoor and outdoor upkeep, demonstrating excellent organizational skills and a commitment to the well-being of all school community members. This permanent role offers opportunities for career progression within the Lingfield Education Trust, with a focus on creating a supportive environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance repairs and handyperson duties.
• Experience in cleaning duties.
• Unwavering standards of excellence.
• Experience in maintenance of outside areas.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Commitment to child safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and repair tasks around the school.
• Ensure cleanliness and upkeep of inside and outside areas.
• Contribute to the overall safety and well-being of students and staff.

Skills

Maintenance repairs

Cleaning duties

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Harewood Primary School

Caretaker



Pay Scale: Grade F Scale Point 7-8 (£25,584 – £25,992)

Contract: 37 Hours per week.

Required from September 15th 2025 or as soon as possible after.

Permanent Contract



Do you have high standards and take a pride in your work? Would you like to be part of a school community and make a contribution to children’s learning as well as the wider life of our school?



We are looking to appoint a skilled, committed, organised and caring caretaker teacher to join our vibrant, successful & supportive school.



The successful applicant must:

• have experience in maintenance repairs / handyperson duties


• have experience in cleaning duties


• have unwavering standards of excellence


• have experience in maintenance of outside areas


• have excellent organisation and communication skills


• be committed to keeping children, staff and all members of our school community safe


• be passionate about pupil and staff well-being

If this sounds like you and a role that you would enjoy, please look carefully at the following materials and complete the application form.



The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance (certificate of disclosure form from the Disclosure and Barring Service). Pre-employment checks including an online and social media search (KCSIE) will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.



The post will be based in Harewood Primary School however, the Trust reserves the right to require you to work at other schools within the Trust. As part of Lingfield Education Trust, there are exciting opportunities to work across the Trust and for career progression.



Application packs are available on the school website. All completed application packs must be returned directly to the school via email to Mrs Sue Bell, Office Manager at [e-mail]

Visits to the school are encouraged to discuss the role and potential working patterns.



Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd September

Shortlisting: Thursday 4th September

Interviews: Monday 8th September