Janitor (with Driving)
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8RB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2c5f4d31-b91c-44a7-bd60-bfd61af939fe |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will have:
- practical, hands- on skills
- a proactive, can-do attitude
- the ability to cope with the varied nature of the role.
- the ability to work under their own initiative
- a good understanding of Health & Safety policy and procedures
- the ability to work alongside others but also on their own tasks
The post holder will undertake general maintenance work around the whole school site, including external areas.
The role involves early morning and early evening work to cover site security and the occasional call out in the event of an emergency.
Whilst previous experience and/or relevant skills are preferred, they are not essential.
What the school offers its staff
Horton Lodge School is looking for a Janitor to join our exceptional site team from April 2026.
Horton Lodge is a historic building set in extensive grounds within an area of natural beauty on the edge of Rudyard Lake. The pupils at Horton Lodge are what makes the school truly special, and the successful candidate will share our enthusiasm for ensuring the school is an incredible place for our children to learn. You can learn more about our school at our website: www.hortonlodge.staffs.sch.uk.
Our team are central to everything we do and so we’ll make sure you’re well supported by:
- Offering the opportunity to work in our innovative school in a beautiful setting with pupils who are happy and enthusiastic about learning.
- A school community where the children and their families are at the heart of our mission
- A proactive and highly dedicated team, who are constantly striving to improve the school.
- A supportive Governing Body
- Providing appropriate training and CPD opportunities
- A generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to health and well-being support through the Thinkwell scheme
Visits to the school are positively welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange an appointment on 01538 306214 or email the school business manager: office@hortonlodge.staffs.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Horton Lodge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
The successful candidate will have:
- practical, hands- on skills
- a proactive, can-do attitude
- the ability to cope with the varied nature of the role.
- the ability to work under their own initiative
- a good understanding of Health & Safety policy and procedures
- the ability to work alongside others but also on their own tasks
The post holder will undertake general maintenance work around the whole school site, including external areas.
The role involves early morning and early evening work to cover site security and the occasional call out in the event of an emergency.
Whilst previous experience and/or relevant skills are preferred, they are not essential.
What the school offers its staff
Horton Lodge School is looking for a Janitor to join our exceptional site team from April 2026.
Horton Lodge is a historic building set in extensive grounds within an area of natural beauty on the edge of Rudyard Lake. The pupils at Horton Lodge are what makes the school truly special, and the successful candidate will share our enthusiasm for ensuring the school is an incredible place for our children to learn. You can learn more about our school at our website: www.hortonlodge.staffs.sch.uk.
Our team are central to everything we do and so we’ll make sure you’re well supported by:
- Offering the opportunity to work in our innovative school in a beautiful setting with pupils who are happy and enthusiastic about learning.
- A school community where the children and their families are at the heart of our mission
- A proactive and highly dedicated team, who are constantly striving to improve the school.
- A supportive Governing Body
- Providing appropriate training and CPD opportunities
- A generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to health and well-being support through the Thinkwell scheme
Visits to the school are positively welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange an appointment on 01538 306214 or email the school business manager: office@hortonlodge.staffs.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Horton Lodge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.