Job Description

Ref: SCH-TT-0184

34 day(s) remaining

Establishment:

Sutton Road Primary & Nursery School

Location:

Sutton Road

Salary:

25583.00 - 25989.00

Department:

Other Support Staff

Job Type:

Full Time

Key Stage:

Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Closing Date:

17/11/2025 09:00

Interview Date:

24/11/2025

Start Date:

ASAP
Additional Information

Contract Type:

Permanent

Contract Term:

AYR - All year round

Hours per Week:

37.00

Weeks per Year:

52.143

Pay Grade:

Transform Trust | 5 - 6
The Role

Transform Trust Caretaker

Required as soon as possible

Full time 37 hours per week

All Year Round

Permanent

Salary Grade C point 5-6 (25,583-25,989)

Do you enjoy practical, hands-on work? Are you a team player who can support the Site Manager with day-to-day repairs and maintenance? Are reliable and organised with the flexibility to respond to the needs of the school as they arise? Do you take pride in helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming school environment for children, staff and visitors? Are you looking for a varied and rewarding role where your work matters every day?

Then read on...


Sutton Road Primary School has a vacancy within our large primary school for a reliable, energetic and hard-working individual to become our Caretaker to work as part of the school site team.



This is an excellent opportunity for a flexible, team player who enjoys working with adults and children, is practical, takes pride in their work and can assist with maintenance and repair. We are looking for someone to work alongside and under the direction of the Site Manager and Head of School. The role will involve undertaking day to day minor repairs, basic maintenance, cleaning and handyperson duties within the school premises.


We are looking for someone who:

Strives to be the best, having high expectations of themselves and of their work Is well organised and demonstrates real commitment to teamwork Is reflective of their own practice and able to use their initiative Demonstrates accountability for ensuring they secure high quality support for the running of school


The successful applicant will be reliable, positive, well organised, flexible, an excellent communicator and possess the ability to forge strong partnerships with staff from across the school and wider collaboration and Trust as directed. Experience of working in a primary school would be an advantage.



The person we need will:

Be responsible alongside the Site Manager for the maintenance of the school and have high standards in ensuring a safe, clean, attractive and secure environment Be a key holder and responsible for locking up and site security Be expected to liaise effectively with staff and contractors Be able to supervise the external cleaning team we commission to clean the site Be reliable, positive, organised and flexible. Be flexible in their approach to working hours. Be efficient, organised and capable in order to prioritise tasks effectively. Possess competency in English and Maths. Be approachable and possess good interpersonal skills.

In return we offer:

A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards. Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives. An inclusive ethos that supports all pupils. Friendly, polite, well behaved children who deserve the very best. Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community. Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust.


Visits to our school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01623 455920.

How to apply

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you'd be suited to one of our roles we'd love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and as such anyone who is registered disabled and meets the essential person specification criteria will be shortlisted for interview.



Please complete the online application form which you will find on the Transform Trust website https://transformtrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies. Please ensure that you follow the instructions within the application form and ensure that there are no gaps in your education or employment history that are not accounted for.


Any questions or queries should be directed to Emma Severn, Head of School at Sutton Road Primary School, Email: srrecruitment@suttonroad.org Telephone: 01623 455920

Closing date for applications: Monday 17th November 2025

Interviews will be held on: Monday 24th November 2025

Transform Trust is a Multi Academy Trust with over 9300 children in 26 Primary Schools covering Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. Joining us, you will be part of an ambitious and innovative organisation. We have a strong focus on empowering our member schools to drive their improvement journey whilst maintaining their own individual identity and community focus.


We believe education has the power to transform lives and communities. Our purpose is to be an innovative and inclusive Trust working for all children.


We are an employer that encourages flexible working and promotes wellbeing through workload considerations.




Benefits

Other

Benefits Pension, Discounts, Employee Assistance Programme

Safeguarding Information


Transform Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, medical checks, Enhanced DBS with children's barred list clearance and completion of safeguarding children in education training.


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Sutton Road Primary & Nursery School


Moor Lane

Mansfield

Nottinghamshire

NG18 5SF



Emma Severn


srrecruitment@suttonroad.... https://www.suttonroad.org/