Caretaker / Sportshall Attendant

Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 7PQ

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 October 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: £3,460.00 - £3,515.00 Annually (Actual) Band C

Caretaker / Sportshall Attendant job summary

Job Description for Sports Hall Attendant

Role Purpose

To provide operational support for the Sports Hall and school premises during lettings and community use. The Sports Hall Attendant is responsible for welcoming hirers, opening and locking up the facility, setting up equipment, maintaining basic health and safety, and carrying out day-to-day cleaning and basic administrative tasks.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Site Security & Lettings Facilitation

• Responsible for executing opening, unlocking, and locking-up procedures for the Sports Hall and associated facilities during lettings and out-of-hours hire.
• Act as the primary point of contact during evening and weekend lettings, greeting hirers, verifying bookings, and providing reception/customer service duties.
• Ensure key holding and site access are strictly controlled following trust and school security protocols.
• Conduct regular site walks during lettings to monitor visitor access, site security, and user adherence to facility rules.
• Setup, Cleaning & General Operations
• Set up and dismantle sports equipment, tables, and facilities safely as required by letting agreements.
• Responsible for the day-to-day cleaning of designated areas (sports hall, changing rooms, toilets, corridors, and reception) to ensure high standards of hygiene.
• Carry out emergency cleaning as required, including body fluids (e.g., vomit, urine) following hygiene and safety guidelines.
• Ensure all tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals are safely stored in accordance with COSHH regulations.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Carry out routine Health & Safety checks, ensuring fire exits, walkways, and emergency escape routes remain clear and unblocked.
• Assist in basic safety procedures, including reporting defects, hazards, or maintenance requirements immediately to the Line Manager.
• Work safely in accordance with COSHH guidelines, risk assessments, and safe working method statements.
• Safely carry out manual handling tasks (e.g., moving equipment, furniture, or stock) adhering to safe practices.
• Maintain alertness to site safety in varying conditions, including working in inclement weather or dirty spaces when necessary.

Customer Care, Administration & Safeguarding

• Deliver friendly, helpful "front of house" reception support to all community hirers, visitors, and sports groups.
• Maintain accurate manual or digital records related to lettings, incident reports, shift handovers, and repairs logs as required.
• Comply strictly with all school and Trust policies relating to child protection, safeguarding, security, and confidentiality, reporting any concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Line Manager.
• Wear prescribed uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times while on duty.

These duties should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties appropriate to the grade and casual nature of the post.

Person Specification

Skills/Knowledge Essential / Desirable

Basic awareness of Health & Safety principles (e.g., manual handling, basic COSHH) Essential

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills for reception duties Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with hirers, sports groups, visitors, and school staff Essential

Ability to work independently, show initiative, and manage time during unsupervised shifts Essential

Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures within an educational environment Essential

Knowledge of basic site maintenance, sports equipment setups, or cleaning practices Desirable

Experience/Qualifications/Training etc.

Essential/ Desirable

• Experience working in a customer-facing, sports facility, community centre, or school environment Essential
• First Aid certification (or willingness to undertake training) Essential
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training relevant to the role (e.g., safeguarding, manual handling, COSHH) Essential
• Work Related Circumstances (including Working Conditions) Essential/ Desirable
• High degree of flexibility to work casual, unsociable hours (mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) Essential
• Physical capability to undertake manual handling tasks and moving of heavy sports equipment Essential
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding school matters Essential
• Able to work unsociable hours when required Essential

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 Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 687 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/saint-pius-x-catholic-high-school-a-specialist-school-in-humanities-rotherham

Saint Pius X is a welcoming and oversubscribed Catholic secondary school in Rotherham. Rooted in Gospel values, we are proud of our strong community spirit, excellent pastoral care, and commitment to helping every student achieve their potential. With a culture of high expectations, a supportive staff team, and a focus on both academic success and personal growth, Saint Pius X is a place where students and staff thrive together.

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