Caretaker Grade 2 £24,027 - £24,404 pro-rata Permanent Required from 01/04/2025 25 hours per week, whole time Monday – Friday, 2pm to 7pm Lumley Junior School and Lumley Infant and Nursery School (Lumley Primary Federation) are vibrant, friendly and caring schools with high academic and pastoral standards. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and skilled individual to take on the vital role of Caretaker across both sites. The person(s) appointed must: • be trustworthy and hardworking • be able to use their initiative and prioritise their workload • have good attention to detail and high standards of work • be competent to complete minor repairs and maintenance You will be a key holder, ensuring the security of the buildings and contents, and will be expected to deliver the full range of caretaking and maintenance work, cleaning duties and completion of relevant admin, as set out in the job description. This is a varied and rewarding role, and you will be joining a friendly, supportive staff team. Previous experience in general maintenance and health and safety regulations would be desirable. Full details of the post are included in the job description. Holiday entitlement is equivalent to 26 working days per annum. Holiday may only be taken through arrangements made and agreed with your Head Teacher. This is increased by five days after five years of continuous service. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. An online search will also be undertaken for all short-listed candidates. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. Closing date: 13th March 2025 at 4pm Interview date: 19th March 2025 Application forms should be returned to Lumley Junior School. Lumley Junior School Cocken Lane, Great Lumley, Chester le Street, DH3 4JJ Tel: 0191 388 2310 Email: p2107.admindurhamlearning.net Website: https://www.lumley.durham.sch.uk VPRS/161