Caretaker

Treeton Church of England Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 5QS

34 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  22 May 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  17 April 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: £13.26 - £13.47 Hourly pay award pending

Caretaker job summary

JOB DESCRIPTION: Caretaker

SALARY DETAILS: DSAT Grade 3 SCP 5-6 on the NJC Pay Structure, £25,989 pro rata, Generous employers pension scheme with the Local Government (South Yorkshire Pension Authority)

WORKING PATTERN: Permanent, miminum of 25 hours per week

Working hours: negotiable depending on candidate suitability

Treeton 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 and locking at the end of the day.

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 0114 2692677.

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.

Treeton 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

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 Treeton Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 315 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Treeton Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/treeton-church-of-england-primary-school

Treeton C of E Primary is a good school. Taken from Ofsted report January 2022:
“Pupils enjoy coming to Treeton Church of England Primary School. They are happy and speak highly of their teachers. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive and respectful. Parents value the education that their children receive. One parent summed up the views of many parents, saying: ‘Our children have flourished. We are grateful to staff for their efforts in helping our children to develop in every way”

Treeton C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure. Further information about the Disclosure Service can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

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