Caretaker

St Dominic’s Priory School is looking for a Caretaker to join our Estates team, based at St. Dominic’s Priory School in Stone. You’ll be responsible in ensuring all buildings (both internally and externally) and grounds are maintained to a high standard so that pupils and staff can work effectively and safely.

Either – 15 hours/wk TT plus 3 weeks – £8714.25, Monday and Friday 10-6

Or – 15 hours/wk full year – £10,069.80, Monday and Friday 10-6

Contract type: Permanent – 15 hours per week, Mon and Fri 10am-6pm, either full year or term time with 2 compulsory inset days, plus 3 weeks

The ideal candidates will have experience of caretaking and building maintenance or other relevant experience.

·      Determined to develop the school site, undertaking and overseeing the premises and cleaning duties

·      have experience of grounds maintenance and gardening

·      be an excellent team player

·      Inspiring, with a ‘can do’ attitude, and a team player with excellent communication and motivation skills

·      Enthusiastic and flexible with a good sense of humor

·      Able to relate well to adults and children

 

We can offer you:

·      A happy supportive and motivated team environment

·      Excellent facilities and resources

·      Access to training and professional development

·      A very pleasant working environment

 

Main duties for this role are:

·      Contribute to the provision of high-quality maintenance, security and cleanliness of the school buildings and grounds which ensures that staff and children have safe, comfortable and well-maintained working environment

·      To undertake responsibility for the supervision of the site and maintenance and security of the buildings

Safeguarding Commitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please visit our website www.stdominicspriory.co.uk (found under ‘General Information, Employment Opportunities’) or by calling the School Office on 01785 814181.

Closing Date: 22nd May 2026

Start Date to be confirmed with successful candidate