Caretaker

6 days ago

Durham, United Kingdom Delves Lane Primary School Full time

**Job Advertisement**

The Governors of our fully inclusive, successful and welcoming school seek to appoint a Caretaker to commence as soon as possible. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and reliable caretaker to join our staff team.

Duties will include:

- Ensure the smooth running of the school site and building
- Be highly motivated and have good problem-solving skills
- Have a good awareness of health and safety, security and hygiene issues
- Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the premises, including fixtures and fittings and furniture
- Undertake inspections to ensure necessary safe operation and that the legislative requirements are met
- Carry out any cleaning duties that may be required both in school and on the school grounds.
- Enjoy working as part of a team, be adaptable and supportive of colleagues.
- Have excellent organisation and communication skills
- Any other duties as the Head Teacher may reasonably request from time to time.

The main role as a caretaker at Delves Lane Primary is to contribute to the provision of a high-quality learning environment by carrying out the full range of caretaking duties to provide high standards of cleanliness, security and maintenance of the school premises and grounds. The caretaker will need good DIY skills for general maintenance and some repairs to the buildings and grounds, e.g., basic plumbing, carpentry, etc.

Annual leave must be taken in school holidays.

The usual working hours will be:
Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm (with 30-minute lunch)

Friday 8am to 3.30pm (with 30-minute lunch)

School holiday hours are:
Monday to Thursday 8.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. (with 30-minute lunch)

Friday 8am to 3.30pm (with 30-minute lunch)

Our school will offer:

- A helpful and committed team
- An inclusive and supportive professional environment.
- Excellent individual and team professional development opportunities.
- The chance to work with children who are keen and committed to learning

For information regarding the post please contact Mrs Woods (Headteacher)

**Shortlisting will take place on 30th July (PM)**

**Interviews will take place on Friday 1st August. Shortlisted applicants must be available for interview on this date.**

Applicant with disabilities will be invited for interview is the essential job criteria are met.

We have an excellent induction for new staff.

Delves Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought, along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate.

Headteacher: Mrs B Woods

Delves Lane Primary School

Delves Lane

Consett

Durham

DH8 7ES

Tel: 01207 503984

Pay: £24,027.00-£24,404.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/07/2025
Reference ID: DLPS21072025

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