Job vacancy for: Caretaker/Site Manager
Salary: Scale E (point 10 - 14) £27,694 - £29,540 pa
Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Monday – Friday split shifts
Roughly 7am to 11am, 15:00 to 18:30 working hours can be flexible.
Contract type: Permanent – all year round
Location: Redwood & Parkview Primary School Federation – across both schools
Summary Description
The Governing Body of Redwood and Parkview Primary School Federation wish to appoint an enthusiastic experienced individual, to undertake Caretaking and Site Management duties. This post is to start as soon as possible. This post includes working across both schools with a smaller portion of working hours based at Parkview.
We are looking for someone to be the first point of contact for our premises management. You must have or be willing to undertake training or qualifications associated with premises management and be flexible in your approach to work due to the varying demands of the role. You must be a team player and work with the school to ensure that the school is a safe, welcoming place, adhering to the school ethos and contributing to the effective use of the school and grounds.
Working closely with the School Business Manager you will ensure that all programmed maintenance is carried out including regular inspections and checks, be the first point of contact for emergencies and will be a registered key holder for the school.
At Redwood Primary School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Ongoing training will be provided so that you will have the opportunity for continued development.
Please see the job description and person specification for further details.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18th March 2026
If you want to visit the school or need any further details regarding this post please contact our School Business Manager, Vanessa Dodes, to arrange a visit. She can be contacted through the school office on 01332 767443 or by email at vanessa.dodes@redwood.derby.sch.uk.
Please complete a Derby City Council Application Form, which is available either on the Derby City Council Jobs website or on the school website to download or collect from the school office. The application form can be emailed to applications@redwood.derby.sch.uk, or sent to the school.
Address: Redwood Primary School, Redwood Road, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 9PG
Telephone: 01332 767443
Website: www.redwoodprimary.com
The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 13th March 2026