Caretaker in Cannock

We are a friendly and welcoming small entry primary school committed to providing a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for our pupils and staff. We take pride in our school community and are seeking a reliable and proactive caretaker to help maintain our premises to a high standard.

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and trustworthy Caretaker to join our team on a permanent, part-time basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, and well-maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opening and closing the school site as required
• Carrying out routine maintenance, minor repairs, and general DIY tasks
• Ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of the school grounds
• Monitoring health and safety across the site and reporting any issues
• Liaising with contractors and overseeing works where necessary
• Managing site security, including alarms and access
• Supporting with setting up rooms and spaces for school activities and events

Redhill is a newly built one form entry primary school on the edge of Cannock Chase in Staffordshire and has a culture of ambition, high expectation and aspiration academically and in social behaviours of both staff and students. Redhill is a cooperative school which has values and an inclusive culture woven throughout its curriculum and daily routines. This culture embraces safeguarding, personal development and welfare along with an engagement and commitment from all of the school staff to do the very best it can for individuals.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.

Shaw Education Trust believes every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you’ll be part of something extraordinary. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person—whatever their background, ability, or starting point.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and professional community fuel success. Every academy in our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital part in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serve—our “precious cargo.” We are proud to bridge the gap between education and the wider world, preparing every student for further education, employment, or training in inclusive environments where integrity, equality, and opportunity thrive.

If you have the heart, passion, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our incredible team.

Shaw Education Trust offers the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from:

• Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited.
• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Actual Salary: £15,804 - £16,573 pro rata

Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Redhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, in line with our Trust’s commitment to safer recruitment.