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Ref no:
ORK10017
Published:
28/01/2026
Closes:
08/02/2026
Location:
Hope Primary School, St Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2TN
Salary:
£29,002 - £29,311 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
21 hours per week

Advert

EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Hope Primary School

Janitor

21 hours per week

Permanent

£29,002 - £29,311 pro rata / £15.03 - £15.19 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, versatile person with good communication and organisation skills, to join a team committed to making a difference every day.

You should have experience of carrying out routine general maintenance with a commitment to a high standard of working, and a good understanding of security issues.

This post will offer applicants a variety of interesting and sometimes unpredictable challenges, with the main duty being to ensure that the school buildings and grounds are well maintained, secure and safe.

The working pattern is 4.25 hours per day Monday to Friday, with some flexibility available.

This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss the posts by contacting Paula Peace Acting Head Teacher on 01856 831217 or email paula.peace@orkney.gov.uk

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 8 February 2026

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.

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