The job requirements are detailed below.
School Evening and Lettings Caretaker – Oldfield Park Junior School
Permanent | Term Time Only | Evenings – Various times totalling 2.5 hours per week (30 mins per day) | 39 weeks
Grade 2: £25,185 FTE
£1,463.68 actual salary
This role requires opening and closing of a school site.
This role requires, primarily, closing of Oldfield Park Junior School at various times during the week. It will be 30 minutes per day.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in creating a safe, secure, and inspiring learning environment for pupils, staff, and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
As School Caretaker, you will:
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Ensure the security, safety, and general upkeep of school buildings and grounds
- Close OPJ every evening – times vary due to lettings.
- Be available for opening/closing weekend lettings.
- Share responsibility and be on call for the alarm system.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
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A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Calm and effective in emergency situations
- Trustworthy, discreet, and able to handle confidential information
- Professional, reliable, and committed to high standards
- Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided.
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a supportive and values-driven Trust
- Make a visible impact on school environments and pupil wellbeing
About us
The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. Our Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by a shared vision for our pupils: ‘excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.’
Our dedicated and committed staff work together to help equip our children with the tools they need to reach their ultimate potential. We strike to provide a positive, stimulating and creative learning environment within a safe, happy and secure community.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mel Lavis at:
[email protected]
Safeguarding Statement
The Palladian Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All short-listed candidates will be subject to the appropriate online checks and Google searches as part of our recruitment process. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process.
The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive and robust pre-employment checking process. Prior to appointment Palladian Academy Trust will apply for an enhanced DBS check plus a further check against the appropriate barred list, references from current and previous employers, health screening, and the right to work in the UK.
This role can be combined with another Caretaker role at Palladian Academy Trust
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