Janitor (Cross-Trust Role)

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  • Job Reference: 3194
  • Job type: School Maintenance
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Work pattern: Full-time
  • Salary: Please see below
  • Date posted: Tuesday 9 December 2025
  • Closing date for applications: Saturday 31 January 2026
  • Employer: South Cumbria Multi Academy Trust

SCMAT is looking for a dedicated Janitor to help keep our schools safe, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors.
We have six schools across Barrow-in-Furness. The postholder will be directed to work across the Trust at multiple school sites and/or be allocated to a specific school as determined by the Estates and Compliance Manager.

Salary: P3-P4: £24,796 to £25,185 FTE
Term Time Only + Inset Days.
37 hours per week. 

In this key role, you’ll:
•    Keep our premises clean and tidy
•    Carry out basic maintenance and handyperson tasks
•    Support site security
•    Assist with school activities and lettings
•    Respond flexibly to day-to-day needs and emergencies

For the job description and application form, visit our website: www.scmat.org.uk/work-with-us
Apply with application form and covering letter to info@scmat.org.uk.

Closing date : 31st January 2026. This may close earlier dependant on the volume of applications.

SCMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020), and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Please note that we do not accept CVs; only completed application forms will be considered.

 

 

 

 

Contact South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust

  • 01229 824210

Address

Address

c/o Chetwynde School
Barrow-in-Furness