Caretaker

Trinity Croft CofE Primary Academy, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 3QJ

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  18 May 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  19 March 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: £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)

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)

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 12th April 2026, Midnight

WORKING PATTERN: Permanent, 27.5 hours per week, Term Time plus 4 weeks

Working hours: 5.30am - 11am, negotiable depending on candidate suitability

INTERVIEWS: Friday 17th April 2026

POST COMMENCING: Monday 18th May 2026

Trinity Croft 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 850570.

Closing date: Applications are to be received no later than Midnight on 12th April 2026.

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.

Trinity Croft 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

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

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 Trinity Croft CofE Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 190 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Trinity Croft CofE Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/trinity-croft-cofe-primary-academy

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