Caretaker

Chaucer Junior School, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5JH

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  End of January 2026 (this is negotiable)

• Closing date

  10 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.85 Hourly £24,796 annually

Caretaker job summary

The leaders and governors of Chaucer Junior School are excited to share with you a rare opportunity to join our friendly, well-established team. We are seeking an organised, approachable and capable caretaker that we hope will become a permanent member of our Chaucer family.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, it is exempt from the ROA 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, the possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be viewed via the following link: www.chaucerjunior.org.uk/safeguarding

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who demonstrates the following attributes:

• a proactive and vigilant approach to safeguarding
• good skills of communication and the ability to work well as part of a team
• initiative, a creative approach to problem-solving and the skills required to maintain a site to a high standard with minimal intervention
• punctuality, resilience and a flexible approach towards work

What can we provide?

We believe that Chaucer provides a healthy and positive workplace environment, where staff feel valued and trusted. As part of this culture, we can offer the following:

• a friendly and enthusiastic team
• a positive, nurturing atmosphere
• opportunities for professional development within our school and across our growing trust
• happy and supportive staff and leaders
• healthcare and wellbeing support through our partners, Education Mutual
• employment perks via Embark's benefits and rewards package

What are the details of the post?

We are looking to appoint a Caretaker - please see the details stated below:

- - Grade 4 (£12.85 per hour, £24,796 annually)

- - 37.5 hours a week

- - Split shift of 6am - 10am and 3pm - 6:30pm (there is flexibility around this)

- - 52 weeks a year with 6 weeks holiday, to be taken during the school holidays (unless agreed otherwise with line manager)

- - The post will initially be for a year (finishing December 2026), with a view to having the candidate join us as a permanent member of the team.

When does it start?

We are looking for the candidate to commence their post from the week beginning 26th January 2026 - however, for the right candidate, we may be able to offer a delayed start date.

Who should apply?

Our priority is finding the right candidate for the post so individuals of all experience are warmly encouraged to apply. If you have the qualities we are looking for and are attracted by what we have to offer, we look forward to hearing from you. Please not that applicants should be able to travel to and from the school site with ease, either because they live locally or because they have easy access to transport.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed by prior appointment.

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any queries or to arrange a visit.

See our Facebook page below for a better understanding of what our day-to-day looks like:

Chaucer Junior School - Facebook

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 Chaucer Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 232 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chaucer Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chaucer-junior-school

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