Caretaker
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School:
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust -
Location:
Gateshead -
Salary:
Grade D, SCP 5 to 7 (£25,583 – £26,403 per annum, pro rata) -
Hours:
20 Hours per Week (6:30am to 10:30am - Monday to Friday), Full Year. -
Contractual Status:
Fixed term -
Closing Date:
20th Apr 2026
Location: St Peter’s Catholic Primary School, Dryden Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5TU
Grade: Grade D, SCP 5 to 7 (£25,583 – £26,403 per annum, pro rata)
Hours: 20 Hours per Week (6:30am to 10:30am – Monday to Friday), Fixed Term until 31.08.2027, Full Year.
St Peter’s Catholic Primary School is a ‘Good’ rated school based in Low Fell with 213 children on roll. 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. This is an exciting time to join our supportive, and growing team.
We are looking for a skilled, reliable and self-motivated Caretaker who will play a vital role in ensuring that the school site is secure and that the buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard and the site is fully compliant with regulations and checks.
The successful candidate will:
- Ensure buildings and the site are secure.
- Act as the designated key holder for the school premises.
- Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, lighting and security.
- Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks.
- Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations.
- Maintain the school grounds and liaise with the grounds maintenance contractor.
- Be part of a welcoming and supportive team of staff, parents, carers and governors.
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: 20th April 2026
Shortlisting Date: 21st April 2026
Interview Date: 28th April 2026
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. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
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.
