School Caretaker
- Durham County Council
- Part Time
- Houghton le Spring
- £24,027 - £24,404 pro rata

Job Description
School Caretaker
Grade 2 £24,027 - £24,404 pro rata
27.5 hours per week, Whole Time
Permanent
Required as soon as possible
The Governors are seeking to appoint a competent, hardworking, flexible,Caretaker to join a committed team in our friendly school asap. This role can be undertaken as one person, but we are happy for job share to be considered due to the split shift.
Working hours are: 7.00am - 9.30am & 3pm - 6.00pm
Key responsibilities include:-
• The security of the building and its contents (including the operation of fire and burglar alarms and key holder responsibility)
• Cleaning a designated area of the school
• Lighting and heating duties
• Basic grounds maintenance
• Handyperson (undertaking minor repairs) and porterage duties
• Assisting users with setting up of chairs
• Monitoring the premises for hazrds.
• Respond to emergency call out.
• Sweeping/salting and keeping car parks and footpaths clear and safe
• Litter collection
• Maintain relevant paper work
Other duties as may be required for with the post.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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.
Closing date: 4th April 2025
Interview date: Thursday 1st May 2025
Please return completed applications to the school.
West Rainton Primary
West Rainton,
Houghton le Spring,
DH5 8AJ
Tel: 0191 584 38 05
Email: westrainton@durhamlearning.net
Website: https://www.westraintonprimary.durham.sch.uk/