Caretaker

Salary details: £ - £

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

Old Hall Junior School (OHJCT1) are seeking to recruit a Caretaker.

This essential role in our school involves undertaking duties to ensure the safety, security, cleanliness and maintenance of our buildings and grounds. 

Key duties include site security, carrying out basic repairs and daily caretaking tasks to help keep our learning environment safe and welcoming. The Caretaker is also responsible for reporting any faults which require more specialists help to the appropriate people. An essential part of the Caretaking role involves ensuring all fire safety and health and safety regulations are adhered to.

The successful candidate will have: 

• Good DIY skills and knowledge and basic maintenance
• The ability to work independently and have a proactive approach
• Have good communication skills and be a reliable member of the team
• Be able to work successfully as part of the cleaning and maintenance team.

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. If you have any questions or would like a conversation about the role, please contact ohjenquiries@learnerstrust.org or call us on 01246 273801.

The role is for 20 hours per week.

The working pattern is: Monday to Friday, 11.30am - 1.30pm daily, and 3.30pm - 5.30pm daily 

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the My New Term link below.

 Caretaker at Old Hall Junior School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire | MyNewTerm

Please ensure your completed application form is submitted no later than 10.00am on the Closing Date.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 3 November 2025

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.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.