Caretaker Tritlington Church of England First School
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
06/10/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 23/10/2025 12:00
Salary:
£8,893 pro rata 0.36 FTE (24,796 FTE)
Hours per week:
15hrs per week TT+10 days.
Job Category:
Building Maintenance / Caretaking
Employment Location:
Tritlington First School, NE61 3DU
Further Information
A Christian ethos lies at the heart of Tritlington Church of England First School where our core values of love, friendship, perseverance, courage, compassion and trust are central to everything we do.
Tritlington Church of England First school is a small, rural school in a wonderful setting just north of Morpeth close to the A1.
We are seeking to appoint a hardworking, trustworthy and committed caretaker who takes pride in their work and enjoys a welcoming workplace where their efforts are valued to start as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will be a key holder, ensuring the security of the buildings and contents, health and safety monitoring and will be expected to deliver the full range of caretaking, maintenance and general repairs, daily cleaning duties and completing the relevant paperwork, as set out in the job description.
This is a varied and interesting role and you must be able to work effectively as part of a team, be friendly, approachable, conscientious and have the ability to readily adapt to differing priorities and work well under pressure. Previous experience in general maintenance and health and safety regulations would be desirable. However, training will be available for aspects of the job to ensure compliance with health and safety at work. Please note this is a non-residential post.
Set hours are 7am - 8am and 4.30pm - 6.30pm daily - 15 hours per week, term time plus 10 specified days.
A visit to our school is encouraged. Please telephone to make an appointment with the joint head teachers.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post.
Duties and key result areas:
Carried out in accordance with the school specification and normally under the general direction of a senior colleague, these include, but are not restricted to:-
1. Ensure self and colleagues comply with Health and Safety legislation and other school policies and procedures.
2. Responsible for the security of the property and ensuring required access is available.
3. Carry out mid-week lettings
4. Responsible for holding up to 4 sets of keys (including base site) during periods of annual leave
5. Ensure cleaning standards are maintained and undertake cleaning related tasks as required.
6. Operation and maintenance of heating and associated tasks.
7. Monitor usage of utilities (gas, electric etc.).
8. Monitor and report the general condition of the property, undertake minor repairs and ensure routine maintenance /DIY tasks are carried out in a timely manner.
9. Ensure that all ventilation, access and exit points operate effectively and that fire fighting appliances are readily accessible and properly maintained.
10. Ensure that external areas of the property are kept free from litter and debris, bins are emptied regularly and main access routes and agreed areas are kept clear of leaves, snow and ice.
11. Undertake porterage tasks.
12. Stock management, ordering of cleaning materials and assist with the receipt and safe storage of goods
13. Ensure that all janitorial equipment is fit for purpose and properly maintained
14. Attend training events as and when required.
15. May be required to provide cover at other sites and any other duties appropriate to the nature, level of the post and grade.
Further information about the school can be found on our website.
An application pack can be downloaded from this website or requested via the contact details below.
Applications should be returned to School by midday on 23rd October 2025. Application forms can be handed, or posted, into the main school office or emailed to admin@tritlington.northumberland.sch.uk Interviews will be held in the week commencing 27th October 2025.
School Name: Tritlington Church of England First School
Full address: Tritlington, Morpeth, NE61 3DU
Tel.: 01670 787383
e-mail: admin@tritlington.northumberland.sch.uk
Website address: https://tritlington-first.eschools.co.uk/website/
Salary amounts quoted are subject to an equated salary adjustment if you commence employment part way through the academic year.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.