Whole Time- Part Time- 20 hours per week (7:00-9:00am
3:30-5:30pm)
The governors of the Durham Dales Partnership are seeking to appoint a Caretaker for Woodland Primary School.
This vacancy has arisen due to the retirement of our current caretaker. We are looking for someone with a great work ethic and a commitment to teamwork to take on this role and to join our school community. We wish to appoint someone who will take pride in caring for our school building and premises.
The successful candidate will become part of a committed school team. We need someone who will thrive on continuing to make the school premises a safe and well-maintained place to learn and work for all of our pupils and staff.
The successful applicant will be someone who meets our essential criteria (and desirable, if possible) as outlined in the person specification for this post.
Annual leave to be taken in school closure periods.
Applications are welcomed from those with caretaking experience, those with experience of similar work or with transferable skills appropriate for this role.
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 Monday 22nd June 2026.
Interview date: W/C 29th June 2026
Woodland Primary School
The Edge, Woodland, Bishop Auckland DL13 5RF
Tel: 01388 718271
Email: P2428.admin@durhamlearning.net
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Company: Durham County Council
Salary: £24,796 (pro rata)
Location: Durham, Durham
Sector: Health and Social Care
Sector: Social Care
Job Role: Support Worker