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Caretaker, Building Maintenance

Job in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5, England, UK
Listing for: Tinsley Meadows Primary School
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Building Maintenance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 26402 - 28598 GBP Yearly GBP 26402.00 28598.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

JOB TITLE:

Caretaker

BASE:
Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy

EMPLOYER:

Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust

CONTRACT:

Permanent

HOURS:

22.5 hours per week

WEEKS PER YEAR: 52 weeks per year

GRADE / SALARY:
Grade 4 Pt 7-12 (£26,402– £28,598)

Pro Rata £16,055- £17,390

CLOSING DATE:
Monday 31st August 2026 - Midday

INTERVIEW:
Week Commencing Monday 31st August 2026

START DATE:

1st October 2026

Join Our Team

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, proactive and conscientious Caretaker / Site Supervisor to play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, compliant and welcoming learning environment for our pupils, staff and wider community.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines traditional caretaking duties with responsibility for supporting statutory compliance, site security, health and safety, contractor management, planned maintenance, sustainability initiatives and the day-to-day operational management of the school site.

The successful candidate will be an important part of the academy team, helping to ensure our buildings and grounds remain safe, compliant, well‑maintained and fit for purpose.

About Us

Tinsley Meadows Primary Academy is part of Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust, a family of schools committed to ensuring children achieve exceptional outcomes and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to thrive.

At Five Rivers, our workforce is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to investing in our people and creating a culture where colleagues are valued, supported and empowered to develop professionally.

Our Workforce Charter has been developed in consultation with trade unions and reflects our commitment to:

  • High-quality professional development
  • Staff wellbeing and workload reduction
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive working environments
  • Flexible and inclusive employment practices

    • As an employer of choice, the Trust offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities and the chance to work within a supportive and forward‑thinking organisation.

    The Role

    The successful candidate will support the effective management of the school estate through responsibilities including:

  • Site security and keyholding.
  • Health and safety compliance.
  • Fire safety inspections and monitoring.
  • Water hygiene and legionella control tasks.
  • Monitoring and reporting building defects.
  • Minor maintenance and repair works.
  • Contractor supervision and site monitoring.
  • Grounds and external area management.
  • Compliance record keeping and inspections.
  • Supporting sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
  • Preparing facilities for school and community use.
  • Supporting the Trust's commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant and high‑quality learning environment.
    • We Are Looking For Someone Who:
    Essential
  • Has experience in caretaking, facilities, premises management or a similar role.
  • Has a good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices.
  • Has knowledge of COSHH requirements and safe use of cleaning chemicals.
  • Understands fire safety procedures and emergency arrangements.
  • Can undertake minor maintenance and repair tasks safely and effectively.
  • Has good organisational and record‑keeping skills.
  • Can work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
  • Has good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and reliability.
  • Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  • Is willing to undertake training relevant to the role.
    • Desirable
  • Experience working within a school or academy environment.
  • Fire Marshal or Fire Warden training.
  • Asbestos Awareness training.
  • Legionella Awareness or Water Hygiene training.
  • IOSH Working Safely or equivalent qualification.
  • First Aid qualification.
  • Experience using digital maintenance or compliance systems.
  • Experience supervising contractors or cleaning staff.
  • Experience supporting sustainability or environmental initiatives.
    • Why Join Five Rivers Multi Academy Trust?
  • Comprehensive professional development programme.
  • Commitment to staff wellbeing.
  • Career progression opportunities across the Trust.
  • Supportive and collaborative working culture.
  • Opportunity to…
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