Caretaker
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,583 to £26,403 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 1LR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 293300 |
Summary
Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 1LR
Grade: Grade D, SCP 5 – 7 (£25,583 - £26,403 per annum)
Hours: 37 Hours per Week, Permanent, Full Year
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
We are looking for an individual who would like to join our school as a Caretaker.
We are seeking an individual to ensure the school site is secure and that the buildings and grounds are maintained, clean and equipment is well maintained. The successful candidate will also supervise cleaning staff within the school to ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained.
The successful candidate will:
• Ensure buildings and the site are secure.
• Act as the designated key holder for the school premises
• Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, lighting and security
• Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks
• Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations.
• Grounds maintenance
• Supervise cleaning staff
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.
Closing Date: 29th March 2026
Shortlisting Date: Week Commencing 30th March 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Grade: Grade D, SCP 5 – 7 (£25,583 - £26,403 per annum)
Hours: 37 Hours per Week, Permanent, Full Year
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England and will have a total of 48 schools. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
We are looking for an individual who would like to join our school as a Caretaker.
We are seeking an individual to ensure the school site is secure and that the buildings and grounds are maintained, clean and equipment is well maintained. The successful candidate will also supervise cleaning staff within the school to ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained.
The successful candidate will:
• Ensure buildings and the site are secure.
• Act as the designated key holder for the school premises
• Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, lighting and security
• Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks
• Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations.
• Grounds maintenance
• Supervise cleaning staff
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.
Closing Date: 29th March 2026
Shortlisting Date: Week Commencing 30th March 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.