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Caretaker

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
19/10/2026
Advert End Date:
13/11/2026 23:59
Salary:
£25, 614 (pro rata)
Hours per week:
27
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
303694
Employment Location:
Seaham
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
13 Nov
Further Information
Permanent Contract - Part Time- 27 hours per week - Split shift 6.00am – 8.00am and 2.30pm – 6pm (Mon-Thur)
6.00am – 8.00am and 2.30pm – 5.30pm (Fri)
Whole Time
Required to start Monday 4th January 2027
 
The governors of Seaham Harbour Nursery School are seeking to appoint a hard working, enthusiastic, reliable and honest caretaker / cleaner.
 
Key duries will include:
  • Ensure that building and site are secure.
  • Daily cleaning of the whole school.
  • Act as the designated keyholder for the school premises.
  • Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security, including alarms.
  • Undertake minor repairs (i.e those not requiring a qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site (including painting and decorating).
  • Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks.
  • Oversee on site maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards.
  • Monitor consumables and stock and order when needed through office staff.
  • Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school.
  • Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and take action where hazards are isentified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately.
  • Undertake regular Health & Safety checks of building, grounds, fixtures and fittings (including compliance with safety regulations) and equipment.
  • Basic grounds maintenance – snow clearing, salting, litter picking, bin emptying, weeding and basic gardening.
  • Other duties as required. 
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
 
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 13th November 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 18th November (to be confirmed)
 
Seaham Harbour Nursery School
Bottleworks Road, Seaham SR7 7NN
 
Tel: 01915812829
Email: Seahamharbour.nursery@durhamlearning.net
 
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