Caretaker

Company: Rathmore Grammar School
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Post: Caretaker

Location: Rathmore Grammar School, Belfast

Hours: Part-Time, 25 hours per week Monday-Friday (4.00 9.00 pm)

Permanent / Temporary: Permanent

Salary: NJC Scale, point 11, currently £28,142 Full-Time Equivalent. This is a part-time post and remuneration will be adjusted pro rata in line with the hours worked.

Closing Date: 4.00 pm on Friday 23 October 2026

Outline of Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible to: In respect of the main duties and responsibilities of the post the Caretaker is responsible through the Facilities Supervisor, to the Head of Finance and Business Operations.

Personnel Specification

Qualifications / Experience(must be demonstrated on your application form):

  • A minimum of 2 years experience in a paid capacity of working as an Assistant Building Supervisor / Assistant Caretaker

or

  • A minimum of 1 years experience in a paid capacity of working as an Assistant Building Supervisor / Assistant Caretaker and a relevant qualification such as NVQ level 2 in a building trade qualification

Essential criteria(will be assessed at interview):

  • Qualifications/experience as set out above
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to plan and balance conflicting priorities
  • Ability to manage time efficiently

Desirable criteria(will be used in the event of a large number of applicants to achieve a manageable shortlist for interview):

  • Recent experience (in the last five years) of working in a school environment

or

  • Recent experience (in the last five years) of working in one or more of the following areas:
  • Security
  • Mechanical and Electrical Services
  • Porterage
  • Handyperson duties

or

  • Current Driver CPC Certificate / PCV Licence D.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

4.00 pmonFriday 23 October 2026

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Posted: October 17th, 2026