Caretaker
St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 1EU17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 October 2025 at 1pm
Date listed
3 October 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
- £13.26 - £13.37 Hourly
Caretaker job summary
JOB DESCRIPTION: Caretaker
SALARY DETAILS: DSAT Grade 3 SCP 5-6 on the NJC Pay Structure, £25,583-£25,989 pro rata, Generous employers pension scheme with the Local Government (South Yorkshire Pension Authority)
CLOSING DATE: Monday 20th October 2025, 12 Noon
WORKING PATTERN: Permanent, 20 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (27 days holiday per year, to be taken during the school holidays) plus Bank Holidays
Working hours: 7am - 11am, negotiable depending on candidate suitability
INTERVIEWS: Thursday 23rd October 2025
POST COMMENCING: As soon as possible
St Alban’s C of E Primary School 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 understands the need for safeguarding procedures within schools and loves to fix, clean, build, 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 the school each morning.
We are seeking:
Someone who is proactive and diligent
Ideally 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 on 01709 542878.
Closing date: Applications are to be received no later than Midday on Monday 20th October 2025.
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.
St Alban’s C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff to share in this commitment.
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) check will be required for the successful applicant.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Alban’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff to share in this commitment.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 249 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School website
St. Alban’s is a happy, welcoming school, where children thrive in a ‘family’ atmosphere with Christian values at the centre.
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