Caretaker

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 1DL

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  22 December 2025

• Closing date

  7 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 November 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: £12,100.00 - £12,100.00 Annually (Actual)

Caretaker job summary

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIESOpen school building on a morning and lock up building securely on an evening.

Carry out minor maintenance repairs and handyperson duties in school buildings and to school equipment as instructed.

Carry out cleaning duties during operational hours, including routine cleaning of carpets and toilets and ensure that school grounds are free from litter and any hazardous materials.

Conduct and record regular testing of alarms (fire and security).

Ensure fire-fighting equipment is maintained and access to fire exits is clear.

Maintain outside areas, removing hazards and trimming overhanging branches.

Clear snow and ice from walkways and play areas in poor weather.

Advise contractors on school health and safety procedures.

Undertake and update energy efficiency records (water, electricity, oil).

Maintain the boiler house and report major repairs.

Ensure buildings are heated to a satisfactory standard and adjust heating levels seasonally.

Check, safeguard, and order cleaning and maintenance supplies where appropriate.

Support lettings, including setting up equipment and furniture.

Ensure security of the school building and contents, including locking gates and doors, securing windows, and activating alarms.

Act as first key holder and respond to call-outs for alarms, taking emergency measures to secure the building.

Move supplies and large items around the school as directed.

Work with cleaning staff/contractors during holidays for deep cleaning.

Safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with school policies.

Comply with health and safety policies, report incidents, and take a proactive approach to safety.

Any other duties of a similar nature related to the post.

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 St Mary's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 107 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-church-of-england-primary-school-stockton-on-tees

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