Job Description

Salary

25,583 - 25,989 Pro rata

Contractual hours

35

Basis

Part time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Caretaking/Cleaning

Date posted

19/09/2025

Job reference

REQ21184



Directorate: Finance & Customer Services



Permanent, Part Time, 35 hours per week



Split shift (7:00am-10:30am & 2:30pm-6:00pm)

Term time plus 3 weeks during school holidays (42 weeks per year)



Are you a practical, proactive, and reliable individual who takes pride in maintaining safe and welcoming environments? We're looking for a dedicated Caretaker to join the friendly team at Bramley Sunnyside Infant School.



This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding school setting, supporting the day-to-day operations and ensuring the site is secure, clean, and well-maintained.

What You'll Be Doing:

Opening and closing the school premises daily Carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance Ensuring the site is safe and accessible during adverse weather Supporting school events such as parents' evenings and meetings Acting as a key holder and responding to emergencies when needed Assisting with cleaning tasks when required

What We're Looking For:

Experience in building and site maintenance Basic repair skills and practical know-how Understanding of Health & Safety regulations Knowledge of building security procedures Ability to work with contractors and tradespeople Strong literacy and numeracy skills A flexible and positive attitude

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive and growing Facilities Services Team Enjoy a stable, permanent role with a clear schedule Make a real difference in a vibrant school community




There will also be a requirement for emergency cover on occasion. And the ability to carry out cleaning tasks in-line with cleaning specifications when needed

Important Note:

Please do not contact the school directly regarding this vacancy. Facilities Services is the service provider managing the recruitment process and will oversee the successful candidate's employment and ongoing management.

Questions?

Contact us at: CleanerRecruitment@rotherham.gov.uk


This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check


Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.


Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.


Confirmation of this appointment is also subject to a medical assessment.


Until 31st March 2026 employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time).