School Cleaner Caretaker

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Location Arksey Primary School

Arksey Primary School 16/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary £26,016 - £26,847 pro-rata Contractual hours 27.5 Basis Part time Region Doncaster Job category/type Caretaking/Cleaning Date posted 19/10/2026 Job reference REQ
24238 Attachments Standard Application form - Non Teaching.doc School Cleaner Caretaker Person Specification October 2026 (1).doc School Cleaner Caretaker Job Description October 2026 (1).doc

Arksey Primary School

Ings Way

Arksey

Doncaster

DN5 0TE

Job details:
Part-time 27.5 hrs. /week (11.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. 30 mins lunch break daily)

Term time plus 18 days during school holiday periods (Once a week)

Permanent Position

Start Date: 4 th January 2026

The Headteacher and Governors of Arksey Primary School wish to appoint a hardworking and dedicated School Cleaner Caretaker to join our team.

Your main duties will include…

• Security of the buildings and premises, including occasional (in case of emergency) evening and weekend work
• Cleaning of school premises as per schedule
• General repairs and maintenance, including heating & lighting
• Porterage
• Stock control
• Fire alarm and water testing
• Liaising with contractors
• Working with others to ensure Health & Safety within the site

We are…

• A very welcoming, friendly school with a good working environment
• Supportive of all staff, valuing contributions from everyone in the school community
• Proud of the behaviour of our children
• Committed to professional development and the opportunity to develop your skills
• High achievers with high expectations for all
• Committed to safeguarding children and all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks

You are…

• A very positive person with a keen desire to improve our school
• Committed to high standards of cleanliness and presentation
• Handy, with good DIY skills and a willingness to use them
• Proactive, motivated and enthusiastic; able to identify tasks that need to be done
  
  Able to work by using your own initiative and liaising with other staff
• Keen to work with children, parents, staff and the wider school community

… and we want to meet you.

Arksey Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Checks with past employers will be made for all shortlisted candidates. If successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check (DBS) at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at

Closing Date & Shortlisting: 16 th November 2026

Interviews: 23 rd November 2026

Address
Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU