School Caretaker

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Cockton Hill Infants' School is seeking a part-time caretaker to support the maintenance, safety and security of the school building. The role is a one-year temporary contract, 20 hours per week, Mon-Fri with daily hours negotiable between the Head Teacher and the chosen candidate.

The successful applicant will join a hardworking team, be friendly and motivated, and play a key part in safeguarding pupils, staff and visitors while overseeing premises operations and ensuring a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to converse with customers in accurate spoken English.
• Experience in safeguarding and promoting welfare of children is preferred.
• A DBS disclosure will be required if successful.

Responsibilities

• Premises Management: oversee day-to-day running, cleanliness, safety and functionality.
• Security: open/close site, perform site checks, maintain building security.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Temporary Contract for one year.

Part-Time, 20 hours per week, Mon - Fri, split shifts

Working pattern of daily hours will be negotiated between the Head Teacher and the successful candidate.

Whole Time

Required to start as soon as possible.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic caretaker who is able to support our school in providing an excellent education for our children, within a nurturing and welcoming environment.

The successful candidate will be a friendly, caring and motivated person who can join our hardworking team to ensure the maintenance, safety and security of our school building for our pupils, staff and visitors.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Responsibilities will include:

• Premises Management: Oversee the day-to-day running of the school premises, ensuring cleanliness, safety and functionality.
• Security: Open and close the school site, conduct regular site checks and maintain building security.
• Responsibility of being a designated key holder for the site.
• Maintenance: Performing general maintenance tasks including repairs, upkeep of the main building and site and undertake regular fire and safety checks.
• Health and Safety: Proactively assess maintenance issues, report building defects and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Team Leadership: Lead a small team of cleaning staff, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.

Visits to the school are encouraged but not essential. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date for applications is Friday 9th October 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 12th October 2026

Cockton Hill Inafnts' School

McIntrye Terrace, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6HW

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £24,796- £25,185 (Pro Rata)

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Sector: Schools

Job Role: Supervisor