Caretaker Permanent Contract – Proposed start date 2nd March 2026 Full Year Working – 25 days’ holiday per year, plus 2 discretionary days (Annual leave may differ, dependant on service) Part time working 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 6:30am start. Full working hours to be negotiated Salary : Grade 5 (SCP 6-9) £25,989 - £27,254 per annum pro rata Actual salary : £21,072.16 - £22,097.84 per annum John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a proud partner academy within JTMAT, Winshill Village Primary School is seeking to appoint a professional, dedicated and experienced Caretaker to join our friendly and forward-thinking school community. This is a key role within our evolving organisation, supporting both the day-to-day running of the school and its long-term development. The successful candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality, efficient and effective caretaking support, taking pride in maintaining our buildings and grounds to a high standard. They will play a vital role in ensuring that pupils, staff and visitors benefit from a safe, secure, clean and welcoming environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and succeed. If you have a strong work ethic, a commitment to excellence and share our vision of putting children and learning at the heart of all we do, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful, supportive and progressive Trust. JTMAT is committed to professional development, collaboration and creating positive working environments where staff feel valued and supported. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit prior to applying or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Mrs L Howard by emailing win-office@win.jtmat.co.uk or telephoning 01283 247570. Completed application forms should be emailed to win-office@win.jtmat.co.uk. Please note that only fully completed application forms will be considered for shortlisting, and CVs will not be accepted Closing date: 9am on Monday 2nd February 2026 Interview date: Monday 9th February 2026 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention. John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.