Please see the vacancies for roles in a Cleaning or Catering at multiple schools at the Trust.
Application Form and Job Descriptions can be found at at the bottom of the page.
Caretaker – Peripatetic
Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round
Salary: Band 4 – £25,584 – £27,269 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 16th April
We are seeking to appoint a reliable, pro-active and conscientious Caretaker to join our Facilities Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running and maintenance of James Knott Primary School with occasional cover when required at other school sites across the area ensuring a safe and clean environment for all users.
You will ensure the security, safety and efficiency of the school. You will contribute to a wide variety of tasks including daily unlocking/locking of the school, maintenance of school buildings, DIY tasks, minor repairs and carrying out mandatory testing.
You may be required to provide cover at other schools and carry out any other duties appropriate to the nature, level of the post and grade (Peripatetic Caretakers).
You will be required to understand that the safety and wellbeing of our pupils is always our priority.
If this sounds like the job for you we look forward to receiving your completed application, please download the form below.
Assistant Cook – Peripatetic
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Band 2 £24,027 – £24,404 (actual £10,918 – £11,090)
Closing Date: Wednesday 30th April
Hours: 20 hours per week
We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Peripatetic Assistant Cook to join our dedicated catering team at Dukes Secondary School. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day-to-day work and is passionate about providing nutritious meals in a school environment.
The role involves supporting the preparation and serving of meals, maintaining high standards of hygiene, and ensuring the smooth running of kitchen operations across both sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparation and serving of meals to students and staff.
- Travel between school sites to support catering needs.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation in kitchen and dining areas.
- Follow food safety and hygiene procedures consistently.
- Support with the cleaning and upkeep of kitchen equipment.
- Collaborate effectively with the wider catering team to ensure a high-quality service.
Staff are at the heart of everything we do. At our Trust, we are committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting a team of dedicated professionals who are as important as the pupils they serve. If you’re looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, and you enjoy being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Cleaning
We currently have several cleaning positions within the Trust. These positions are working term time plus 9 additional days. Salary £12.26 per hour.
Josephine Butler Campus
Salary: £23,656 per annum, pro rata. Actual salary – £18,848
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 15 additional days (10:30am – 5:30pm, Monday – Friday, including a 30 unpaid break each day)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 12 Noon, Monday 24th March 2025
Josephine Butler Campus which houses Duke’s Secondary School, Bishop’s Primary School and Castle School is seeking a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join our dedicated team. You will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors.
If you are interested in this role we would love to receive your application.