Caretaker

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary

£26,209 Pro-rata (pay award pending)

Contractual hours

Basis

Part time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Caretaking/Cleaning

Date posted

26/05/2026

Job reference

REQ23111

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Benefits Package.doc

Directorate: Corporate Services

Permanent, Part time, 25 hours per week, split shift (6:15am – 8:45am and 3:30pm – 6:00pm), 52 weeks per year

Additional hours may be available depending on service needs and a degree of flexibility is required.

Are you a practical, proactive, and reliable individual who takes pride in maintaining safe and welcoming environments? We’re looking for a dedicated Caretaker to join the friendly team at Ryecroft Infant School.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding school setting, supporting the day-to-day operations and ensuring the site is secure, clean, and well-maintained.

What You’ll Be Doing

Opening and closing the school premises daily
Carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance
Ensuring the site is safe and accessible during adverse weather
Supporting school events such as parents’ evenings and meetings
Acting as a key holder and responding to emergencies when needed
Assisting with cleaning tasks when required

What We’re Looking For

Experience in building and site maintenance
Basic repair skills and practical know-how
Understanding of Health & Safety regulations
Knowledge of building security procedures
Ability to work with contractors and tradespeople
Strong literacy and numeracy skills
A flexible and positive attitude

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive and growing Facilities Services Team
Enjoy a stable, permanent role with a clear schedule
Make a real difference in a vibrant school community

There will also be a requirement for emergency cover on occasion. And the ability to carry out cleaning tasks in-line with cleaning specifications when needed

Important Note: Please do not contact the school directly regarding this vacancy. Facilities Services is the service provider managing the recruitment process and will oversee the successful candidate’s employment and ongoing management.

Questions?

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.