Caretaker
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Caretakers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled - Extending
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Closing date: 16 April 2026
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.
Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.
At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes. Now, we are looking for a passionate and committed Caretaker to play a vital role in supporting this vision at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School.
About The Role
Caretakers at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School play a vital role in ensuring the school remains safe, secure, and well‑maintained, providing an environment where students and staff can thrive. As key members of the site team, they support the day‑to‑day operations of the school by maintaining site security, carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs, overseeing cleaning standards, and handling deliveries and porterage tasks. The role also includes supporting the smooth running of school activities by setting up rooms, monitoring building systems such as heating and alarms, and assisting with any operational needs that arise across the premises. Through their commitment, reliability, and practical skills, caretakers help create a positive, well‑organised, and functional learning environment for
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.
Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.
At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes. Now, we are looking for a passionate and committed Caretaker to play a vital role in supporting this vision at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School.
About The Role
Caretakers at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School play a vital role in ensuring the school remains safe, secure, and well‑maintained, providing an environment where students and staff can thrive. As key members of the site team, they support the day‑to‑day operations of the school by maintaining site security, carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs, overseeing cleaning standards, and handling deliveries and porterage tasks. The role also includes supporting the smooth running of school activities by setting up rooms, monitoring building systems such as heating and alarms, and assisting with any operational needs that arise across the premises. Through their commitment, reliability, and practical skills, caretakers help create a positive, well‑organised, and functional learning environment for
the whole school community.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a highly motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming school environment. The ideal candidate will have practical, hands‑on skills in general maintenance, basic repairs, and site upkeep, along with the ability to manage daily tasks independently and respond proactively to the needs of the school. Strong organisational skills, good communication, and a flexible approach to working patterns, absence cover are essential to supporting the smooth running of the site team. We are seeking someone who demonstrates a commitment to high standards, excellent attention to detail, and a positive, solution‑focused attitude. Above all, the successful candidate will share our dedication to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students and staff, contributing to the wider ethos and values of Tapestry Learning Partnership.
About Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is a highly regarded selective school set in the heart of Derbyshire. With a strong academic tradition and a clear focus on personal development, QEGS provides an inspiring and supportive environment in which pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
The school’s academic ambition goes hand in hand with a strong focus on care, character, and opportunity. With a supportive ethos and a track record of excellent results, it provides a stimulating learning environment that nurtures curiosity, resilience, and confidence. Students benefit from high‑quality teaching, a wide range of enrichment activities, and a warm, inclusive community that values every individual.
Why Join Tapestry?
As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a highly motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming school environment. The ideal candidate will have practical, hands‑on skills in general maintenance, basic repairs, and site upkeep, along with the ability to manage daily tasks independently and respond proactively to the needs of the school. Strong organisational skills, good communication, and a flexible approach to working patterns, absence cover are essential to supporting the smooth running of the site team. We are seeking someone who demonstrates a commitment to high standards, excellent attention to detail, and a positive, solution‑focused attitude. Above all, the successful candidate will share our dedication to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students and staff, contributing to the wider ethos and values of Tapestry Learning Partnership.
About Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School
Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School is a highly regarded selective school set in the heart of Derbyshire. With a strong academic tradition and a clear focus on personal development, QEGS provides an inspiring and supportive environment in which pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
The school’s academic ambition goes hand in hand with a strong focus on care, character, and opportunity. With a supportive ethos and a track record of excellent results, it provides a stimulating learning environment that nurtures curiosity, resilience, and confidence. Students benefit from high‑quality teaching, a wide range of enrichment activities, and a warm, inclusive community that values every individual.
Why Join Tapestry?
As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:
- A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.
Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at: Tapestry Learning Partnership
Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore shortlisted applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions or convictions, and any adult cautions or convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020)
If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this. Please call 01335 343685.
Further details about our school can be found on our website: https://www.queenelizabeths.derbyshire.sch.uk/
To apply for this position, please visit our careers page via our website: Tapestry Learning Partnership
Interview date: Thursday 16 April 2026
Potential Start date: ASAP
Potential Start date: ASAP