Caretaker

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

St Mary's Catholic High School are looking for a motivated, competent, and enthusiastic Caretaker to become a valued member of our friendly and hardworking caretaking team. Although previous experience of working in a school setting would be desirable, full training will be provided.

You will be required to undertake a variety of security, janitorial and DIY duties within a busy secondary school, helping to ensure that the site remains a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. As a key member of our operational team, you will play a proactive role in the health, safety, and overall comfort of everyone on site.

The successful candidate will be:

• Able to demonstrate a sense of responsibility and take pride in maintaining high standards of safety and presentation across the school site.
• A team player, able to work collaboratively and flexibly, communicating effectively with the Site Manager to ensure continuity and consistency.
• Able to liaise confidently with staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
• IT literate and able to manage systems and documentation related to site management and compliance.
• Proactive and capable of responding to day-to-day maintenance needs, as well as planning ahead for longer-term site improvements.

The term time working hours for the position are:

Monday 6.00 am to 1.30 pm

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.00 am to 4.00 pm

Friday 6.00 am to 2.00 pm

(A 30-minute unpaid break is included each day).

During school holidays the working hours will be 8.00 am to 4.00 pm each day.

On occasions earlier or later hours and weekend work may be required where overtime will be paid at time and a half on Saturday and double time on a Sunday. You will also be required to attend out-of-hour alarm calls on an occasional basis.

TO APPLY YOU MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN THE SCHOOL’S SUPPORT STAFF APPLICATION FORM. CVS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Closing date for applications: 10.00 am on 28 November 2025

Applications may be downloaded from the school’s website www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk or alternatively please telephone Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA on 01246 201191 (ext 2011) or e-mail rgilding@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk.

Potential candidates would be most welcome to visit the school prior to applying or have an informal conversation with the Site Manager and if you would like to do so, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding.

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and we therefore urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date.

St Mary's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.