Caretaker

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full time

Advert Start Date:

25/02/2025

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 14/03/2025 12:00

Salary:

£24,404 - £25,183

Job Category:

Schools - Support

Vacancy ID:

276884

Employment Location:

Neville’s Cross Primary School & Nursery, Relly Path, Durham, DH1 4JG

Number of posts:

Closing date:

14 Mar

Further Information

Caretaker
Grade 3 £24,404 - £25,183
Permanent
Full Time, Whole Time
Required from 7th April 2025

The Governors of Neville’s Cross Primary School & Nursery are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic caretaker to join our friendly, hardworking school.

We are looking for a caretaker who is able to demonstrate:
• Reliability and organisation;
• A flexible and adaptable approach;
• Practical handyperson skills;
• Good communication skills;
• Willingness to work as part of a team;

In return we can offer:
• The opportunity to be part of a friendly, successful team in a happy school
• Opportunities for further training and development
• A well-maintained school environment

Our school Caretaker will help to provide a warm, safe, clean and secure environment in which children and staff can work effectively. They will carry out the full range of duties, as detailed within the Caretaking Staff Handbook, to ensure high standards of cleanliness and oversee the general security and maintenance of school premises. This role includes handyperson activities e.g. basic carpentry and plumbing tasks and some supervision of school cleaning staff.

Our school caretaker will act as the designated key holder for the school premises and be identified as ‘first call out’ contact, responding to security alarm or other call outs in accordance with agreed procedures. As such, they may be required to work some additional times to attend call outs and in addition to accommodate lettings and out of hours school events e.g. shows, fairs and discos. Payments will be made for overtime duties.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Good basic literacy and numeracy skills are important.
A willingness to attend and complete courses relating to cleaning, caretaking and health and safety is expected.

Closing date: Friday 14th March 2025 at 12:00 midday
Interview date: Week beginning 17th March 2025
Please return completed applications to the school

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.

Neville’s Cross Primary School & Nursery
Relly Path,
Durham,
DH1 4JG

Tel: 0191 3842249
Email: nevillescross@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.nevillescross.durham.sch.uk