School Cleaner Caretaker

Overview

School Cleaner Caretaker at Arksey Primary School, Doncaster

Job details: Part-time 27.5 hrs per week

(11.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. 30 mins lunch break)

Term time plus 18 days during school holiday periods

(Holiday periods - once a week)

Permanent Position

Start Date 4^th January 2026

The Headteacher and Governors of Arksey Primary School wish to appoint a hardworking and dedicated School Cleaner Caretaker to join our team.

Your main duties will include…

Security of the buildings and premises, including occasional (in case of emergency) evening and weekend work.
Cleaning of school premises as per schedule
General repairs and maintenance, including heating & lighting.
Porterage
Stock control
Fire alarm and water testing
Liaising with contractors
Working with others to ensure Health & Safety within the site

Personal attributes

See attached Person Specification

Salary & Benefits

Salary details: Grade 5 Salary

Job details: Part-time 27.5 hrs per week

(11.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. 30 mins lunch break)

Term time plus 18 days during school holiday periods (Once a week)

Permanent Position

Location

Arksey Primary School
Ings Way
Arksey
Doncaster
DN5 0TE

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Closing Date 16th November 2026

Interviews 23rd November 2026

Start Date 4th January 2027

Please apply using the attached application form to admin@arkseyschool.co.uk

If you require further information please contact school on 01302 874432

Further Information

Arksey Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Checks with past employers will be made for all shortlisted candidates. If successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check (DBS) at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Please note that for positions dealing with children and / or vulnerable adults, Doncaster Council may need to take up references from any previous employers. By submitting this application you are agreeing to this practice. Please refer to our safer recruitment policy.

The information you provide on this form will be used for recruitment, selection and for employment contract purposes. This form should be used to apply for currently advertised vacancies only.

Job reference: J019479