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Caretaker (2 Posts)
- Location
- Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
- Reference
- JOB/26/01867
- Salary details
- Post 1 - Actual Salary £24,796 per annum; Post 2 - Actual Salary £12,398 per annum
- Job term
- Part Time and Full Time hours available
- Appointment type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Post 1 - 37 hours per week; Post 2 - 18 hours 30 minutes per week
- Closing Date
- 21 June 2026
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School is a successful, oversubscribed school with 1809 students on roll including 297 in the Sixth Form. It is situated close to the centres of Sheffield and Chesterfield on the edge of the Peak District National Park.
The Governors are seeking to appoint a caretaker to join the Facilities Management Team, which comprises of 4 Caretakers, 2 Maintenance Technicians and the Facilities Manager; plus, the Cleaning Team.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a can-do attitude, willing to go the extra mile. This is a physically demanding post and you must be able to meet the requirements of the job description, providing efficient and effective site maintenance support to the school.
Previous experience is beneficial, but training will be provided.
The post requires flexibility of working, including three- weekly shift pattern spanning 6.00am to 10.00pm (see below), four-weekly weekend lettings – usually Saturday only, and cover for colleagues’ absence.
3-Weekly Shift Rotation:
6.00am-2.00pm / 8.00am-4.00pm / 2.00pm-10.00pm
Plus additional Weekend Lettings (4-week rotation)
Application packs are available from Stephanie Dunne sdunne@dhfs.uk or from the school website. Please apply directly to the school, for the attention of the Headteacher.
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.