Caretaker

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6JL

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday - 32.5 hours (7am – 10.30am and 3pm – 6pm)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £25,120 to £27,249

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors of Holy Rood Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic person with the highest of standards to be the caretaker for our school. This is a varied role which would suit someone with good practical skills who takes pride in what they do. You must be able to manage your own workload and also liaise with other staff and contractors professionally with regards to the maintenance and improvement of the school. The successful candidate will work in close partnership with the Headteacher, Office Manager, staff, parents and governors to help develop our school, sharing our vision and aims to drive the school forward.

Under the direction of the Headteacher or designated member of SLT, and in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school, you will ensure that the premises and its contents are appropriately maintained, secured and fit for purpose. Some cleaning may be required at times.

The role involves being responsible for the security of the premises and its contents, along with Health and Safety. This will include the role of key holder, and the operation of fire and intruder alarms. You will undertake non specialised DIY repairs and decorating as well as oversee minor premises improvement projects and deal with contractors.

Experience of some regulatory testing and contractor management for maintenance and repairs would be advantageous, although full training will be provided for legionella monitoring, asbestos monitoring, fire alarm testing etc. You will be expected to access training where required.

You will have good general handyman skills with experience and knowledge of Health and Safety requirements in a working/educational environment. You must be computer literate.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A dedicated, hardworking and supportive EYFS team
• A welcoming community with a strong Christian ethos
• Enthusiastic and friendly children who are willing and eager to learn
• Supportive governors, parents and Parish community
• Opportunities for further professional development

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

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Rood Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: headteacher@holyroodschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01226281219
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-rood-catholic-primary-school-barnsley

Arranging a visit to Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@holyroodschool.co.uk.

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