Caretaking to Longhorsley C of E First School
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
27/05/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 13/06/2025 12:00
Salary:
£13,829 Pro rata - (£25,584 FTE)
Hours per week:
20 Hours per week
Job Category:
Building Maintenance / Caretaking
Employment Location:
Drummonds Cl, Longhorsley, Morpeth NE65 8UT
Further Information
To provide Caretaking Services to Longhorsley Church of England First School (and Whalton C of E Primary School in cases of emergency or as/when necessary).
To start mid-July 2025 (overlap of 2 weeks with current postholder to provide induction and familiarisation/training).
Due to the current postholder retiring, we are looking for a hardworking, trustworthy and committed caretaker, who takes pride in their work and enjoys a welcoming workplace, where their efforts are valued. The successful candidate will be responsible for the security of our school, the related health and safety procedures, the maintenance, and the overall cleaning within the school on a daily basis. Good DIY skills would be advantageous. The post holder will be responsible for opening the school up in the mornings and securing it every evening.
This post holder will be employed by The Federation of Longhorsley and Whalton C of E Schools, but will mainly be based at Longhorsley C of E School, on a part-time basis - working all year round. There will be no staff or budget responsibilities, however, relevant experience in a similar or related role is essential. Training will be available for aspects of the job to ensure compliance with health and safety at work. Visits are warmly encouraged to the school site as well as visiting our school website: Longhorsley St Helen's C of E First School
Key responsibilities
? Responsible for ensuring the security of school buildings and site.
- Responsible for cleaning all areas within the school to a high standard
- Act as a designated key holder, opening the school every day and providing out of hours and emergency access to the school site
- Responsible for regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment.
- Responsible for regular maintenance checks and follow-up actions
- Oversee and liaise with contractors whilst onsite and ensure agreed work is undertaken as specified in the contract.
- Liaise with School Office re purchases and supplies (following stock takes) within agreed budget.
- Responsible for the regular checking and operation of systems such as heating, cooling, lighting, fire and security alarms.
- Ensure compliance within the school with all health and safety COSHH regulations, and follow any associated Risk Assessments
- Liaise with Headteacher and school office on all premises issues.
- Please also see the job description and person specification attached
Closing date: 13.06.2025
Completed application forms to be addressed to Mrs Brannen, Executive Headteacher and to be handed in to the school or sent via email to longhorsleyadmin@fedlongwhaltschools.uk
Shortlisting and interviews: week beginning 16.06.25
The Federation of Longhorsley and Whalton C of E Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for all posts
Please note
This job is closed for applications.