Caretaker 17.5 hours per week

Chesterton Community Sports College, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 7LP

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  7 May 2026

• Closing date

  9 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 2, actual salary £10,027

Caretaker 17.5 hours per week job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Caretaker to join our experienced Site Team at Chesterton Community Sports College.

17.5 hours per week. (14.30 to 18.00 daily during Term time)

What you'll be doing

• Secure school premises
  
• Ensure the site is safe, clean, and well-maintained at all times
  
• Carry out routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs
  
• Monitor heating, lighting, fire alarms, and security systems
• Manage waste disposal and replenish consumables (e.g. soap, paper towels)
• Respond to emergency issues (e.g. leaks, faults) and report accordingly
• Oversee contractors and visitors on site
• Maintain outdoor areas, including car parks and grounds

What we’re looking for

• Good practical skills and ability to use relevant equipment
  
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
  
• A proactive, “can-do” attitude
  
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility
  
• Friendly, professional approach with students, staff, and visitors
  

 You are welcome to come and visit, prior to interview, to see our wonderful school.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chesterton Community Sports College

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 903 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chesterton Community Sports College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chesterton-community-sports-college-newcastle

Chesterton Community Sports College is an exciting school to work in with dynamic and enthusiastic teaching staff. We are the lead school of Collective Vision Trust and have an excellent reputation in the area for developing teachers and leaders of the future.
We are an oversubscribed school with a record of excellent progress and results. We have a warm and friendly learning environment with a hard working ethos and both staff and pupils strive,'To be the best they can be'.

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