Caretaker

Vision for Education - Sheffield; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Caretaker

SALARY DETAILS: DSAT Grade 4 SCP7-11 on the NJC Pay Structure, GBP25,584 - GBP27,269 pro rata, Generous employers pension scheme with the Local Government (South Yorkshire Pension Authority)

CLOSING DATE: Monday 21st April 2025, 12 Noon

WORKING PATTERN: Permanent, 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (27 days holiday per year, to be taken during the school holidays) plus Bank Holidays

Working hours: 7am - 11am, negotiable depending on candidate suitability

INTERVIEWS: Monday 28th April 2025

POST COMMENCING: Monday 1st September 2025

St Alban's C of E Primary School, part of The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust, is seeking a diligent and proactive Caretaker with good interpersonal skills and high standards. We need a person who loves to fix, clean, build, unblock, paint, mow, weed, and take genuine ownership and pride in our school. In return, we can promise a school full of amazing children, a genuine staff team, and a well-resourced environment.

The Caretaker will be directly responsible to the Head of School but will work closely with the Trust Buildings Manager, Senior Leadership Team, Office Manager, and other school staff.

The Caretaker is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the school site, ensuring the buildings and grounds are clean and safe, ready for the children and staff to work, learn, and play. Your role will include opening up the school.

We are seeking:

• Someone who is proactive and diligent
• Has a trade background/training in plumbing, joinery, plastering, painting/decorating, electrician, grounds maintenance
• Ability to multi-task across a range of activities
• A conscientious person who sets high standards with attention to detail
• Someone who can develop good relationships with staff and has excellent communication skills
• A good team member, but able to work independently

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment
• The opportunity to join a very enthusiastic and committed team
• Planned professional development
• Flexible working hours/days/weeks
• Flexible holidays
• Generous Employers Local Government Pension

If you would like an informal chat to discuss this role further, please do not hesitate to get in touch on (phone number removed). Completed application forms should be returned to us by the closing date: Applications are to be received no later than 12 noon on Monday 21st April 2025.

The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

St Alban's C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff to share in this commitment.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure of criminal convictions, and online searches will be carried out prior to the interview. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for the successful applicant.