Caretaker

Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S20 7JU

39 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  2 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 July 2025

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: £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)

Caretaker job summary

Permanent, 20-25 hours per week, preferably working 6-8am and 3-6pm per day negotiable depending on candidate suitability

Emmanuel Junior Academy are part of The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust and we are seeking a diligent and proactive Caretaker with good interpersonal skills and high standards. We need a person who loves to fix, clean, build, check, unblock, paint, mow, weed and take genuine ownership and pride in our school. In return, we can promise a school full of amazing children, a genuine staff team and a well-resourced environment.

The Caretaker will be directly responsible to the Head of School but will work closely with the Trust Buildings Manager, Senior Leadership Team, Office Manager, and other school staff.

The Caretaker is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the school site ensuring the buildings and grounds are clean and safe, ready for the children and staff to work, learn and play. Your role will include opening up and locking up the school, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards

We are seeking:

Someone who is proactive and diligent

Has a trade background/training in either plumbing, joinery, plastering, painting/decorating, electrician, grounds maintenance

Ability to multi task across a range of activities

A conscientious person who sets high standards with attention to detail

Someone who can develop good relationships with staff and has excellent communication skills

A good team member, but able to work independently

We can offer you:

The opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment

The opportunity to join a very enthusiastic and committed team

Planned professional development

Flexible working hours/days/weeks

Flexible holidays

Generous Employers Local Government Pension

If you would like an informal chat to discuss this role further, please do not hesitate to get in touch

The Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding & Promoting the Welfare of Children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure of criminal convictions and online searches will be carried out prior to interview. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and barred list check will be required for the successful applicant.

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 Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School

• School type: Academy, Church of England/Methodist, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 157 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Emmanuel Anglican/Methodist Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/emmanuel-anglican-methodist-junior-school

Emmanuel Junior Academy is a proud member of the Diocese of Sheffield Academies Trust.

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