Relief Janitor, Sanday Community School - ORK10934

Orkney Islands Council; Sanday; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Orkney Islands Council on Sanday in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Relief Janitor to join Sanday Junior High School on an as-and-when-required basis. The role pays £15.50 per hour including Distant Islands Allowance and reports to the Head Teacher.

You will maintain buildings and grounds, support security, and adapt to varied, sometimes unpredictable tasks. Flexible working is welcome; Level 2 PVG disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Experience of carrying out routine general maintenance.
• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Level 2 PVG disclosure required for role.

Responsibilities

• Keep buildings and grounds well maintained and secure.
• Assist with general maintenance and safety improvements.
• Respond to varied and sometimes unpredictable challenges in daily operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Maintenance experience

Security awareness

Education

PVG Level 2 Disclosure

Job description

Advert

Relief Janitor

Sanday Junior High School

Hours are offered on an as and when required basis

£15.50 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

You will be reporting to the Head Teacher.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, versatile person with good communication and organisation skills, to join a team of folk committed to making a difference every day. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

You should have experience of carrying out routine general maintenance with a commitment to a high standard of working, and a good understanding of security issues.

This post will offer applicants a variety of interesting and sometimes unpredictable challenges, with the main duty being to ensure that the buildings and grounds are well maintained, secure and safe.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the must have' section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 13 December 2026, with shortlisting and interviews scheduled for week commencing 14 December 2026.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.