Caretaker

Blessed William Howard Catholic School, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9AB

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 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: Grade 4 (to be paid pro rata)
• Additional allowances:

  Grade 4 (to be paid pro rata)

Caretaker job summary

Are you looking for a new opportunity in an innovative and supportive 11-18 Catholic school? Now part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi - Academy Trust, the largest multi-academy in the Archdiocese of Birmingham. Blessed William Howard is looking to recruit dynamic, forward-thinking and inspirational staff to join us on our journey to success. With a strong Catholic ethos that puts ‘love’ at the heart of its community, the school provides a haven where all can flourish. Situated just outside the town centre and easily accessed by train, bus or the M6, Blessed William Howard is proud of its strong community links and its beautiful grounds.

About the role:

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to support the smooth day-to-day operation of the school, to start as soon as possible. Working under the direction of senior staff, you will be responsible for ensuring the site is safe, secure, clean and well-maintained. Duties will include unlocking and securing the premises, monitoring heating, lighting and alarm systems, maintaining a safe environment, and carrying out routine cleaning and site checks to support the effective running of the school.

The role also involves undertaking minor repairs and general maintenance, managing waste and consumables, and ensuring the grounds and buildings remain tidy and accessible at all times, including during adverse weather. You will liaise with contractors, assist with site setups, and contribute to a positive school environment, always upholding high standards of health, safety and safeguarding. The ideal candidate will be practical, dependable, able to work both independently and as part of a team, and committed to supporting the wellbeing of pupils and staff.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Friday 19 June 2026 at 9am

• Interviews: Week commencing 22 June 2026

Why Blessed William Howard?

• A Christian community with a caring, secure and

  disciplined environment.

  A wide range of extra-curricular activities.

  High academic standards.

  A commitment to success for all.

  Ongoing CPD for all staff.

  
  There is a warm atmosphere and the quality of relationships between all members of the school community are a particular strength. Pupils and staff are friendly, helpful, polite and welcoming to visitors.” Diocesan Section 48 Report

  Further details and application forms can be accessed via My New Term https://mynewterm.com/ This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB), which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

  Blessed William Howard is proud to part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic MAT, A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number 08146661. Registered Office Address: Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH. Telephone: 01538 493777 Web: www.bwh.staffs.sch.uk

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 Blessed William Howard Catholic School

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 957 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blessed William Howard Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blessed-william-howard-catholic-school-stafford

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB), which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.

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