Caretaker

Weldon Church of England Primary School, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3HP

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata to £3,050.25

Caretaker job summary

Caretaker

Contract Type: Permanent.

Pay Grade: Grade C3

Full Time Salary: £25,614

Actual Salary: £3,050.25

Hours: 5hours per week over 40 working weeks per year,. The working pattern is open to discussion.

Starting: As soon as possible.

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, professional caretaker to work within our school ensuring they are compliant, well maintained, safe and secure.

We seek to nurture the infinite worth of every unique individual through love, respect and forgiveness, fostering an enduring passion for learning and an ability to live life in all its fullness. Our inclusive school community aims to enable our students to fulfil their true potential, developing people who make a positive impact on the world. As part of this, ensuring they are learning in a clean, maintained and safe environment is key to them flourish in education.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable and friendly

• will ensure all children and staff feel safe, and able to learn and teach.

• will create a safe, orderly and compliant learning environment

• understands the importance of safeguarding even in roles that aren't working directly with the children

• is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.

• who is able to build supportive and respectful relationships with children and staff whilst maintaining confidentiality and following the school’s Code of Conduct.

• who is prepared to undertake appropriate CPD to develop their skills including First Aid training , compliance and annual Safeguarding / Child Protection training.

• understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare - both at home and in school.

In return, we will offer:

• A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported

• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education.

• A rewarding working environment, within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.

• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Perkbox.

• Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.

Are you ready to seize a wonderful opportunity at a wonderful village school? Then please get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you!

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office by phone or by email:

office@weldon.pdet.org.uk

01536 265288

Weldon CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

More information about the school and the Trust can be found on the following websites:

https://www.weldonceprimary.co.uk/Contact-Us/

https://www.pdet.org.uk/

For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specifications.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!

PDET, and all of our schools, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, and references will be sought prior to interview for all shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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

Weldon CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and references will be sought prior to interview for all shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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 Weldon Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Weldon Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/weldon-church-of-england-primary-school

We are a friendly, successful primary school at the centre of the attractive village of Weldon. We have 209 pupils on role, attain excellent academic standards and have a very strong, friendly staff, governor and parent team.
Here at Weldon CE Primary School we seek to nurture the infinite worth of every unique individual through love, respect and forgiveness, fostering an enduring passion for learning and an ability to live life in all its fullness. Our inclusive school community aims to enable our students to fulfil their true potential, developing people who make a positive impact on the world.
As a staff and school we are committed to mutual respect and teamwork. We hold high standards in terms of professional relationships, work ethos and personal integrity, and we value the relationships we have with our parent body.
Weldon CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust and has been since 2016. We are a family of 33 schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

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