Caretaker Sitwell Infant School

Caretaker – Sitwell Infant School

Job Details

• Salary: £26,209 (pay award pending)
• Contractual hours: 27.5 hours per week
• Basis:
  Part time
• Region:
  Rotherham
• Job category/type:
  Caretaking/Cleaning
• Date posted: 09/07/2026

Location

Sitwell Infant School, Grange Road, Rotherham, S60 3LA

Schedule

Term time plus 3 weeks during school holidays (42 weeks per year). Split‑shift pattern: 6:30 am – 9:00 am and 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Flexibility required on occasion to support school events.

About the Role

As caretaker, you will be responsible for ensuring the school's buildings and grounds are safe, secure, well‑maintained and fit for purpose. You will undertake routine maintenance, liaise with contractors, carry out cleaning duties and help to maintain a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The post-holder will also manage key holder responsibilities and occasional emergency call‑outs.

About You

• Ability to carry out routine repair work to buildings.
• Ability to carry out cleaning tasks in line with cleaning specifications.
• Experience of working in building and site maintenance.
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of building security.
• Experience of working with tradespeople & contractors.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and expanding Facilities Services Team, playing a key role in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Cleaner Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school by prior arrangement. To arrange a visit, please contact Kirstey Peart, Headteacher, 01709 531855.

Apply Early

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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Disclosure and Safeguarding

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  Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

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