Janitor, Education ​/ Teaching

Our Trust

St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is a family of 63 schools working together to provide high-quality, faith-filled education to every child we serve. At the heart of our Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is a mission that shapes everything we do. Inspired by the witness of St Gabriel the Archangel, we are forming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge, and a hunger for justice.

These characteristics are lived out in our schools, they shape our culture, leadership, teaching, and our community.

St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary School in Burntwood is a warm, welcoming and family-oriented school community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. Proud to be part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, we are rooted in Gospel values and a strong Catholic ethos, with a commitment to nurturing the whole child spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally.

We pride ourselves on our caring and inclusive environment, high expectations and strong sense of community, working closely with families to ensure that every child feels safe, happy, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a Janitor to join our team starting in September 2026.

As our Janitor, you will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. You will help ensure the smooth daily running of the school and contribute to the warm, caring atmosphere that makes our community special. This is a term-time only position, working 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Some additional hours may be required during the holiday periods.

These will be paid for in addition to your contracted working hours.

• Performing minor repairs and maintenance tasks as required
• Ensuring the school is clean, safe, and secure at all times
• Opening and locking up the school premises
• Monitoring stock levels of cleaning materials and reporting when supplies are low
• Reporting any health and safety issues, hazards, or necessary repairs
• Assisting with setting up for school events, furniture moves, or deliveries
• Maintaining the school site, buildings, grounds and facilities, carrying out minor repairs and reporting any significant maintenance issues promptly.

• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
• Friendly and approachable, with a positive attitude
• Committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
• Proactive and able to work independently
• A team player who supports the school community

• We provide a supportive and friendly working environment where you will be a valued member of our close-knit school community.
• You will have opportunities for training and professional development.
• You will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits.
• You will work in a safe and welcoming workplace.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

St Joseph’s and St Theresa Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. A company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales with company number . Registered Office Address:
Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire ST10 1LH
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