Cleaner in Charge / Caretaker at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SMCPSBC/06914

Location

Birch Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£13,403.00 - £13,613.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week

20 hpw

Closing Date

9:00am, Wed 3rd Jun, 2026

Start Date

Preferred start date 15 July 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

5 June 2026

Interview Date(s) 5 June 2026

About this Role

Cleaner in Charge / Caretaker

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle are looking to appoint a reliable and motivated Cleaner in Charge / Caretaker to join our friendly school community.

This is an important, hands-on role where you’ll take pride in making our school a clean, safe and welcoming environment for children, staff and visitors every day. If you take pride in your work, like to keep things organised, pay attention to details and take satisfaction in seeing a job well done, this could be the perfect role for you.

What you’ll be doing:

Carrying out daily cleaning tasks across the school
Ensuring all areas are clean, hygienic and well-presented
Taking responsibility for site security, including opening and locking up
Supporting event set-ups and deliveries
Helping to maintain high health and safety standards

What we’re looking for:

Someone dependable, hardworking and able to use their own initiative
A person who takes real pride in cleanliness and presentation
Good organisational skills with the ability to work independently
A flexible, proactive approach to day-to-day tasks

What we offer:

Generous annual leave – 27 days, rising to 32 days after 5 years
Local Government Pension Scheme
A supportive and welcoming team environment
Opportunities to connect and network with others in similar roles
Flexible working patterns, that meets both the needs of the school and employee

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in the smooth running of our school and to make a real difference every day.

Please contact Natalie Carter Sedgewick during term time on 01833 637029 to arrange a tour or if you have any questions regarding the vacancy, hours or start date. Please note school is closed 22 May - 31 May for the half term holidays.