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Caretaker

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
09/11/2026
Advert End Date:
03/12/2026 23:59
Salary:
£25,614 pro rata
Hours per week:
20
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Vacancy ID:
304562
Employment Location:
Bishop Auckland DL13 5RF
Post Number:
N6156
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
3 Dec
Further Information
The Executive Headteacher and Governing Board of the Durham Dales Partnership are seeking to appoint a Caretaker for Woodland Primary School. 

We are looking for a hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our school community. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining a safe, secure, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors through caretaking, cleaning and general maintenance duties.

The ideal candidate will have experience of caretaking, cleaning, maintenance or similar work, along with good organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. A willingness to undertake training and develop new skills is essential. Applications are welcomed from candidates with caretaking experience, experience in a similar role, or those who can demonstrate transferable skills relevant to the position. 

The role is for 20 hours per week. The current working pattern is Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 9:00am and 3:30pm to 5:30pm, although some flexibility is available and the final working pattern can be agreed with the Executive Headteacher.

Annual leave must be taken during school closure periods. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

For further information about the role, please contact Richard Sains, Executive Headteacher, at woodland@durhamlearning.net.

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

Durham County Council 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.

As part of our due diligence and to comply with our obligations in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search of publicly available information will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be subject to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.  In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Closing date:  03.12.2026
Interview date:  W/B 07.12.2026

Woodland Primary School 
The Edge
Woodland
Bishop Auckland 
DL13 5RF

Tel:  01388 718271
Eamil:  woodland@durhamlearning.net
Website:  www.durhamdalespartnership.co.uk
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