Caretaker Grade 3 £24,404 - £25,183 Full Time, Whole Time Permanent Required from 1/9/2025 The Governors of Howletch Lane Primary School are looking for a practical and well-motivated person to join our team of committed staff in the role of caretaker, supporting the premises manager. We especially want someone who will really care for our school ensuring it looks its best whilst maintaining safety and security. The role will include a wide range of duties and responsibilities relating to the whole school site, building, health and safety, grounds, facilities maintenance and security. You will need to: • Be a hands-on individual who can develop and implement system and procedures as well as maintain current ones • Be sympathetic to environmental concerns regarding the school and grounds • Be able to prepare risk assessments and any recommendations • Contribute to projects and maintenance schedules • Be practical, with good DIY skills • Be enthusiastic We can offer: • A safe and secure environment • A caring, committed and inclusive ethos • Opportunity for professional development • Happy and polite children • A committed, friendly and supportive team of staff Candidates should be flexible in working, and a shift pattern is negotiable and needs to support the school and premises manager. Candidates would be expected to be a key holder and attend out of hours callouts when required. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Closing date: 1st July 2025 12:00pm Shortliting: 2nd July 2025 Interviews: 3rd July 2025 Please return completed applications to the school 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. Howletch Lane Primary School Pennine Drive, Peterlee, Co Durham SR8 2NQ Tel: 0191 5862765 Email: a.walker285@howletchlane.co.uk Website: https://www.howletchlane.co.uk/ VPRS/161