Site Technician; Moor First School

Moor First School, Moor First School, School Lane, Biddulph Moor, Stoke on Trent, ST8 7HR
. Headteacher:
Mrs V Atherton. Tel:  Email:

Site Technician (Caretaker)

We are seeking a reliable and dedicated School Site Technician (Caretaker) to join our team. This role requires 12 hours per week during term time, with additional hours during school holidays when the site is closed, to complete larger tasks and meet with contractors. This may be paid as overtime or time in lieu, depending on the school needs.

• Opening the school before 7:30 a.m. and locking up between 5:00–5:30 p.m.
• Carrying out weekly, monthly, six-monthly, and annual site checklists (with guidance from the Headteacher).
• Ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Removing waste and maintaining site security.
• Assisting with chicken care as part of a rota.
• Undertaking basic school improvements, including general maintenance, painting, gardening, and use of tools.
• Responding to emergency call-outs outside of hours.
• Managing gritting and snow‑clearing procedures when required.

Grade 3 SCP 4 – £25,184 pro rata to term time only (approx. £6,875).

Hours:

12 hours per week – minimum of 30 minutes morning and 30 minutes evening (total 5 hours per week). Flexibility for the remaining 7 hours.

Moor First School, Biddulph Moor, Stoke on Trent, ST8 7HR
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• Applications close:
  Thursday 8th January 2026.
• Shortlisting:
  Friday 9th January 2026.
• Interviews:
  Tuesday 13th January 2026 – timings to be arranged after shortlisting.
• Start date:
  
  As soon as possible, once DBS has cleared.

To apply, download and complete the attached application form and forward it to  Visits to the school are encouraged by appointment only – please contact the school office on or email  to arrange this.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. A DBS disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant employment checks and completion of the "disqualification by association" declaration form (Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009). Please note that if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you ormation regarding applying for a DBS check will be sent if you are successful at shortlisting.

Entry level

Part‑time