School Caretaker (Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust)

Salary: 25185 to 25583 pro rata. Actual Salary 8508 (Pay award pending).
Contract type: Permanent.
Working pattern: Part-time.

Closing date: Friday 8 May 2026.
Interview date: W/c 18 May 2026.

How to apply:

To apply for this position please submit a completed application form by email or post. A copy of the application form can be found at Dudley Infant Academy - Vacancies

Who to contact if you have a query:

If you would like to discuss the position further please call or email:

Dudley Infant Academy part of The Diocesse of Chichester Academies Trust is looking for a dependable and practical caretaker to help keep our warm welcoming school safe secure and running smoothly.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys hands on work values flexibility and takes pride in maintaining a positive environment for young children and staff. Youll be a trusted and visible part of the school community with the satisfaction of knowing your work directly supports pupils wellbeing every day. We offer a supportive team a friendly setting and a role that genuinely makes a difference.

If you are committed to making a difference and eager to join a school where your contribution is valued we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are encouraged.

The school reserves the right to recruit ahead of the deadline in the event of the right candidate presenting themselves.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The Trust will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision.

Accordingly shortlisted candidates will be required to demonstrate to the Trust by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations. If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

For further information about what is required in this process please go to Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the schools Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

The school will be checking candidates online presence.