School Caretaker - Mill Lane Primary School

North East Jobs; Newton Bewley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a dedicated Caretaker for part-time work. You will ensure the safety and upkeep of the school's environment while working in a supportive and committed team. This role offers a friendly atmosphere and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Positive working atmosphere

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic semi-skilled craftsman.
• Passion for health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support with day-to-day maintenance.
• Maintain and secure the school site.

Skills

Attention to detail

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Job Summary



Contract Type:

Permanent Grade F



Working Pattern:

Part time 32.50 hours per week



Advert Start Date:

17/06/2025



Advert End Date:

30/06/2025



Salary:

£22,472.43 - £22,830.81 (Pro-Rata)

FTE £25,584 .00 - £25,992.00



Job Category:

Schools – Support staff

Vacancy ID:



Employment Location:

Stockton-On-Tees



Number of posts:

1



Closing date:

30/06/2025 12:00 noon



Further Information

School Caretaker



Contract Type: Permanent. Part-time 32.50Hrs

Advert Start Date: Tuesday 17th May 2025

Advert End Date: Monday 30th June

Interview Date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025

Salary: £22,472.43 - £22,830.81



Job Category: Schools – Support Staff

Employment Location: Stockton-on-Tees

Mill Lane Primary School

Wellington Street

Stockton-on-Tees

TS18 1 QX

Tel: [phone]

Head teacher: Mrs Sue Skillcorn





At Mill Lane every person is respected for being unique but together we create our global family. Pupils told OFSTED “You can be who you want to be at Mill Lane, we are all different and all equal!” A melting pot of cultures, Mill Lane is at the heart of a diverse community and has an active and committed set of staff, governors and parents.



Due to the retirement of our current Caretaker, we are looking to appoint, for September 2025, an outstanding, hard-working and enthusiastic Caretaker to join our school team.



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.



What the school offers its staff



• 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



Commitment to safeguarding



Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), suitability to work with children, medical, satisfactory online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, and satisfactory references.



You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.



We can offer:

• A warm welcoming and friendly school community


• A modern and well-maintained building


• The support of an enthusiastic, ambitious and dedicated team of staff and governors


• The privilege to work alongside well-behaved and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school for a mutually agreed time.



Visit our school website on:www.milllane.org.uk



Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 30th June at 12:00 noon

Proposed Interview date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025



The job description, person specification and application form is available from the school website, www.milllane.org.uk/vacancies/



Completed application forms should be returned [e-mail] before the deadline.



Mill Lane is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of two satisfactory references, proof of qualifications and enhanced DBS and checks.