Caretaker - Clayton Village Primary School

Vacancy Summary

Caretaker

Band 6, SCP 6-11 (Actual Salary £21,072 - £22,871)

Permanent, 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday, All Year Round

Shift pattern subject to school needs between 6am and 6pm

Vacancy Information

The role of the caretaker is a crucial role and is essential to the smooth running of the schools. The successful candidate will work closely with the Estates Business Partner, Headteacher, Operations Manager and Senior Site Manager to ensure pupils, staff and all stakeholders are able to work in a welcoming, clean and safe environment. 

The role will mainly be based at Clayton Village Primary School but will also be required to work across other sites to support other members of the estates members as required.

The Trust and its schools will provide full and appropriate training in all aspects of the role.

You must:

• Be driven, take pride if your work and have a desire to make a difference in the Trust
• Be a good communicator and team player
• Provide a clean, safe working environment for all stakeholders
• Develop strong working relationships with employees, maintenance support agencies and contractors

PRIME OBJECTIVES OF THE POST:

• Under the instruction/guidance of appropriate senior staff; provide maintenance & security services on school sites & premises
• May from time to time be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility defined in this job description
• Work within Trust and school policies and procedures under the direction and guidance of senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by arrangement. Please contact the School Office to arrange an appointment or to ask for further information via office@cvps.paymat.org

To apply, go to https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=bb4d4850-5f05-4631-b9ad-f0ac0e8e851d

Closing Date: 9am, 8 December 2025

Interview Date: 15 December 2025

Shortlisted applicants will need to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.

Pennine Academies Yorkshire Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to the safer recruitment process including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. The post includes engaging in regulated activity with children and young people. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please see our website https://claytonvillageprimary.org.uk/ to view our Safeguarding Policy.