Caretaker (Temporary) - Bader Primary School (Spark Education Trust)

Stockton Academy Vacancies; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tees Valley is seeking a Temporary Caretaker to support maintenance and security at Bader Primary School. The role involves 12.5 hours per week, requiring a semi-skilled craftsman with a strong emphasis on health and safety. The actual salary ranges from £8,642.93 to £8,780.10, offering an excellent opportunity for those passionate about school environments. Application submission requires completion and sending of the application form via email to the Head Teacher.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Supportive staff environment

A positive working atmosphere

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic semi-skilled craftsman with experience in maintenance.
• Ability to support the upkeep and security of the school.
• Passion for health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day maintenance of the school site.
• Ensure the security of the school premises.

Skills

Attention to detail

Health and safety knowledge

Craftsmanship

Job description

Job Title: Caretaker (Temporary)

Location: Bader Primary School, Kintyre Drive, Thornaby

Start Date: January 2026

Actual Salary: £8,642.93 to £8,780.10 (Grade E, SCP 5 to 6)

Hours of Work: 12.5 hours per week, whole time (2.5 hours per day, 6.30am-9.00am Monday to Friday), with the possibility of additional hours

Contract Type: Temporary (to 31st August 2026)

Closing Date: 12.00pm, Friday 12th December 2025

Interviews: w/c Monday 15th December 2025

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic semi-skilled craftsman with a keen eye for detail and a passion for health and safety to support with day-to-day maintenance as well as the upkeep and security of our amazing school site.

About Us

We are a newly merged Trust, Spark Education Trust which currently consists of 11 Primary Schools and 4 Secondary Schools.

The Spark Education Trust can offer you a professional challenge and a rewarding opportunity, working with collaborative schools that are passionate about the progress and development of every student.

What we have

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• An aspirational curriculum for all students
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
• Opportunities for career development

For further details on us as an organisation: www.sparkeducationtrust.org.uk

For further information on the school: www.bader.org.uk

How to Apply

Please make sure that the application form is completed and returned via email to [e-mail], addressed to Mr D Hodgson, Head Teacher.

Please note that feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates; if you do not receive an invite to interview within 30 days of the advert’s closing date, assume that you have been unsuccessful in your application for this post.

Safeguarding Notice

The Spark Education Trust 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.