Caretaker

Company: Catcliffe Primary School
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Location: South Yorkshire
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Catcliffe Primary School

Permanent, 37 hours per week

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About us

Catcliffe Primary School is a welcoming, community focused school where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to grow. We are proud of our positive team culture and commitment to providing a safe, inspiring environment for our children.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, proactive Caretaker to play a key role in maintaining our school site. This is a varied and important position, helping to ensure our school buildings and grounds are safe, secure, compliant and well cared for each day.

The role involves:

  • Opening and securing the premises
  • Carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance
  • Completing statutory Health & Safety checks (fire, water, emergency lighting etc.)
  • Monitoring cleaning standards and supporting the cleaning team with cleaning duties as and when required
  • Liaising with contractors and maintaining accurate compliance records

Working Hours

  • 6:00am – 10:30am (Mon-Thurs)
  • 6:00am – 10:00am (Friday)
  • 3:00pm – 6:00pm (Mon-Fri)(37 hours per week, split shift)

About you

We are looking for a dependable and proactive individual who takes genuine pride in maintaining high standards and understands the importance of creating a safe, welcoming environment for children, parents and staff.

You will:

  • Be reliable, well‑organised and punctual
  • Have practical DIY and maintenance skills
  • Understand Health & Safety responsibilities within a working environment
  • Be able to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing
  • Be comfortable using basic IT systems for logging and record keeping
  • Share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Our investment in you

At Catcliffe Primary School, you won’t just maintain a building, you’ll help create a safe and welcoming place where children thrive, in return we can offer you:

  • A welcoming, supportive and community focussed working environment
  • A generous benefits package including 25 days’ annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years’ continuous service plus statutory public holidays
  • Access to an excellent pension scheme
  • Access to a wide range of staff benefits such as health and wellbeing support and staff discounts at major retailers
  • Investment in your development, with opportunities to grow your career and make a meaningful impact

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026