Head Janitor- Balfron High School- 102241 - 479454

Closing Date: 17th July 2026 

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent 

Salary: £29,361- £30,912

Hours: 35 per week

Location: Balfron High School

Stirling Council are seeking a dedicated permanent head janitor to support our newly established facilities team at Balfron High School, Stirling. 

The successful candidate will work fives days per week, scheduled over a seven-day period, Monday through Sunday. This means that your workdays will vary and may include weekends on a rota basis. 

Janitorial services will be provided between the hours of 0630-2230 Monday to Friday and a reduced service at weekends. Successful candidates will work eight hours per day (including a 1-hour unpaid break) on a rota basis. 

The post will be 52.2 weeks per year, 35 hours per week and paid at Stirling Council Grade 6.

Personal protective equipment and training will be provided.

Applicants will require be physically fit, as porterage and other heavy lifting forms a large part of the role, and be prepared to work weekends on a shift basis and at times outdoors in inclement weather. 

Applicants will also require a basic working knowledge of IT and be willing to undertake training to allow them to utilise Stirling Councils online training and human resources IT applications.

It is intended to hold interviews within one week of the end date of the posts being advertised. Applicants will be required to attend the interviews in person. 

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children and Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. 

The Benefits 

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows . We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached 
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit 
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service 
• Carers Leave 
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave 
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support 
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development 
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Lift share Scheme 
• Car Lease Scheme 
• Technology Benefit Scheme