Caretaker
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
County Durham -
Salary:
Grade E (SCP 8-11) (£26,823 - £28,141) -
Hours:
37 hours per week, All year round -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
17th May 2026
Location: St Bede’s Catholic School & Sixth Form College, Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD
Grade: Grade E (SCP 8-11) (£26,823 – £28,141)
Reporting to: Site Supervisor
Hours: 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday (Permanent, All year round)
Shift work, working hours between 6.30am – 6.00pm
We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest catholic education trust in the North East of England, which will have a total of 48 schools by the end of 2023. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
We would like to appoint a Caretaker. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable and trustworthy. The role is very varied and includes maintenance of the school building, ensuring the premises are kept safe and secure, ensuring health and safety is adhered to, supporting our team of cleaners and liaising with external contractors. This is a very hands on, operational role.
We provide:
- Excellent care and support for all staff
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing opportunities for professional development
- A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff
St. Bede’s is a highly successful, oversubscribed school, located within easy travelling distance of Durham, Newcastle and Sunderland.
For an application form and further details about this vacancy please visit our website http://bwcet.com/vacancies/ where applications can be completed online.
Closing date: 17th May 2026
Interview date: TBC
The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
At Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, our mission is clear: enabling all to flourish. Inspired by our Catholic faith and values, we are dedicated to nurturing the whole child – spiritually, academically, and personally – so that every young person is given the opportunity to thrive.
We are proud to be a family of 48 schools working in partnership with our Diocese, directors, governors and school leaders. Together, we are committed to preserving and protecting Catholic education, ensuring its strength, sustainability, and accessibility for generations to come.
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust supports and partners with five secondary schools, one middle school, one first school and forty-one primary schools in the west of our Diocese. Our designated schools are located in four different Local Authorities: Northumberland, Gateshead, Sunderland and Durham.
