Caretaker - Horton Grange Primary School, Blyth

We are looking for a reliable and flexible caretaker to join our in-house site maintenance team for 30 hours per week. The working hours are 12.30pm - 6.30pm Monday to Friday.

We are looking to employ a caretaker who will assist the School Business Manager in the day to day running of the school site. The post is permanent, 30 hours a week, 52 weeks per year. This post is very important in the smooth running of the school; therefore, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual willing to work with us in achieving our objectives. There will be an be an element of a split shift to enable you to be here at the times of greatest need.

You will possess basic numeracy and literacy skills as well as an ability to demonstrate a range of basic maintenance and DIY skills. Previous caretaking or supervisory experience in a comparable environment would be desirable.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check is required for this post.

Further information about the school can be found on our website .

An application pack, including an application form, is available to download from the supporting documents section.

Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school by post and/or by e-mail, no later than 12noon on Wednesday 5 August 2026.
If you send in your application by email, please ring the school to ensure that we have received it.

School Name: Horton Grange Primary School
Full address: Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland
Postcode: NE24 4RE
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