School Caretaker
Durham County CouncilBishop Auckland, North East
Overview
This is a local council role (temporary, part time) with Durham County Council based in Bishop Auckland. The advertised salary is £24,796 - £25,185 (Pro Rata). Applications close on 9 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Temporary Contract for one year.
Part-Time, 20 hours per week, Mon – Fri, split shifts
Working pattern of daily hours will be negotiated between the Head Teacher and the successful candidate.
Whole Time
Required to start as soon as possible.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic caretaker who is able to support our school in providing an excellent education for our children, within a nurturing and welcoming environment.
The successful candidate will be a friendly, caring and motivated person who can join our hardworking team to ensure the maintenance, safety and security of our school building for our pupils, staff and visitors.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Responsibilities will include:
Premises Management: Oversee the day-to-day running of the school premises, ensuring cleanliness, safety and functionality.
Security: Open and close the school site, conduct regular site checks and maintain building security.
Responsibility of being a designated key holder for the site.
Maintenance: Performing general maintenance tasks including repairs, upkeep of the main building and site and undertake regular fire and safety checks.
Health and Safety: Proactively assess maintenance issues, report building defects and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Team Leadership: Lead a small team of cleaning staff, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
Visits to the school are encouraged but not essential. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
Please download the application pack and application form from the online advert. Applications to be submitted via email or can be submitted in person at the school.
This post is not open to job share.
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.
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 for applications is Friday 9th October 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 12th October 2026
Cockton Hill Inafnts’ School
McIntrye Terrace, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6HW
Tel: 01388 604627
Email: cocktonhillinfant@durhamlearning.net
How this role compares
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Durham County Council has 62 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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