Caretaker
Grade 2 £24,796- £25,185
37 hours per week, Whole Time
Permanent
Required as soon as possible
The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Caretaker to join our friendly team.
The main duties of the role are:
* To be responsible for the daily locking/unlocking of the gates/doors and windows of the school to ensure that the site is accessible and ready for use at agreed times.
* To work alongside the cleaning staff to ensure that the school premises are cleaned and maintained in accordance with the cleaning specification, in a safe and efficient manner.
* To carry out first line repairs and maintenance, some of which may involve the use of ladders to gain access to the flat roof of the building.
* Other duties, but not exhaustive, will include routine testing, maintenance, ordering necessary supplies and stocks and general handyperson activities.
In return, we can offer you:
• A friendly and welcoming school community
• A community where relationships are built on mutual respect
• A supportive, dynamic and forward thinking Leadership Team
The working pattern is as follows:
Split Shifts:
Mon-Thursday 6.30am-10am, 2.15pm – 6.15pm
Friday 6.30am-10.00am, 2.45pm – 6.15pm
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Application forms can be downloaded from this webpage. If you would like a discussion about the post, please contact Mrs Lynne Vincent, School Business Manager on 01325 300598.
Completed applications must be emailed to byerleypark@durhamlearning.net or posted to Lynne Vincent at the school by 9am on Tuesday 9th September, 2025.
Shortlisting will take place that day and Interviews will take place on Friday 12th September, 2025.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Byerley Park Primary School
Greenfield Way,
Newton Aycliffe,
Co. Durham
DL5 7LE
Tel: 01325 300598
Email byerleypark@durhamlearning.net
Website: www.byerleyparkprimaryschool.co.uk
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