Janitor

Leek High School, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6EU

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £13.48

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will be expected to provide general maintenance to support the effective operation of the School, in line with the job description.

This role will involve securing the premises at agreed times.

Checking heating & lighting & alarm Systems.

You will be expected to maintain health and safety standards.

Liaising with contractors & maintaining effective records, you will need a knowledge of Microsoft Office & Outlook.

Working closely with the site staff and supporting the cleaning team & restocking consumables, to ensure premises are safe, tidy and in a satisfactory condition to allow daily operations.

The role will involve clearing spillages, blockages and general waste from in and around the site.

Experience of working in a related field is preferred, you should possess a "can do" attitude and should be approachable.

Ability to work constructively as part of a team, you should be friendly but respectful. You must be committed to the needs of pupils, parents and all stakeholders.

Leek High is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

Free on site parking

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TTLT Candidate Information and Guidance Notes 2026 (3) (2).pdf - 111 KB (opens in new tab)

Janitor Grade 2 Job Description (2).pdf - 371 KB (opens in new tab)

TTLT Equality & Diversity & Diversity Monitoring Form 09 2026 (3) (2).docx - 82.4 KB (opens in new tab)

About Leek High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 261 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Leek High School website
• Email address: lhs.hr@ttlt.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leek-high-school

The Talentum Learning Trust, consisting of eight schools including Churnet View Middle School, Leek High School and Westwood College, is set in the beautiful surroundings of the Staffordshire Moorlands. Leek High School is a well-established and successful 13-19 secondary school and shares a joint sixth form with Westwood College. 

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