RESIDENT CARETAKER & MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE

This is a full-time residential position. The normal working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate but will generally be based around the operational needs of the Foundation, working five days out of seven, including regular evening and weekend working. As the Resident Caretaker / Maintenance Operative, the role requires flexibility and includes securing the School buildings at the end of the day, providing an out-of-hours presence on site and responding, where appropriate, to security or maintenance issues outside normal working hours. Residential accommodation is provided to support these responsibilities. About Us Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, committed to delivering high-quality education and strong pastoral care. We have a strong reputation for academic excellence and outstanding pastoral care and offer a welcoming and supportive working environment where every member of staff makes a valuable contribution to the life of the School. Our Estates Team plays a vital role in ensuring our buildings and grounds provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The Role We are seeking a reliable, practical and proactive Resident Caretaker / Maintenance Operative to join our Estates Team. This is a varied and hands-on role responsible for helping to maintain the Foundation's buildings and grounds to a high standard. The successful candidate will undertake a range of caretaking, maintenance and operational duties, ensuring the School remains safe, secure and well presented. Alongside the day-to-day maintenance responsibilities, the successful candidate will provide an important out-of-hours presence on site, contributing to the security of the Foundation and responding appropriately to issues as they arise. The role would suit someone with previous caretaking or building maintenance experience who enjoys solving practical problems, takes pride in maintaining hig