Caretaker

Springfield Junior School, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0BU

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,917.00 - £26,322.00 Annually (FTE) Pay Scale 3: £21,101 – £21,342 pro rata (£25,917 - £26,322 FTE)

Caretaker job summary

The caretaker is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, safety, and security of the school site, ensuring it is a clean, secure, and fully operational environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on caretaker to help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment at Springfield Junior School. You’ll be practical, proactive, and take pride in keeping our school running smoothly

About Springfield Junior School
Springfield Junior School is a welcoming, inclusive junior school in Swadlincote, serving around 200 pupils aged 7-11. Part of Tapestry Learning Partnership and rated Good by Ofsted, the school prides itself on a nurturing environment, strong community links, and a commitment to providing a broad, engaging education for all pupils.

Why Join Tapestry?
As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Springfield Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Springfield Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springfield-junior-school-de11-0bu

At Springfield we believe in providing all children with an ambitious and aspirational education. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to create engaging and memorable learning experiences that ignite curiosity and a love for learning in all our students. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that includes the arts, sports, and technology, ensuring that every child has the opportunity and encouragement to explore their many interests and talents.

We are committed to working in partnership with parents and the wider community to support our students’ growth and development. We believe that strong relationships between home and school are essential for the success of our children.

Our website offers a glimpse into the life of our school, but the best way to experience Springfield is to visit us in person. We invite you to come and see our school in action, meet our wonderful staff and students, and discover what makes our school a special place to learn and grow. Springfield is a proud member of the QEGSMAT family of schools.

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