School Caretaker

Join Our Team as a School Caretaker!

Basic Salary: £26,402
Contract: Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Batley and Huddersfield

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
• Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and nurturing community? We are looking for an experienced Caretaker to help maintain two small to medium-sized schools in Batley and Huddersfield. This is your chance to develop your career while making a real difference in the lives of children and young people!

About Our Schools

At Polaris, our mission is to help young people reach their full potential. We understand the importance of specialized education and support for those who need a tailored approach to learning. With significant investment and new resources, you will have the opportunity to shape a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, engagement, and inspires learning.

For over 30 years, we have been passionately improving the lives of young people. As part of the Polaris Community, we operate several SEN schools across the UK, all dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment that encourages aspiration and achievement. We are proud that 100% of our inspected services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a School Caretaker, you will be responsible for maintaining two school sites. Here’s a snapshot of what you’ll do:

• Ensure clean, safe, and secure school premises, including buildings and grounds
• Perform cleaning, maintenance tasks, and minor repairs
• Supervise school cleaning staff
• Promote health and safety throughout the schools
• Assist with moving furniture and equipment
• Maintain school premises and report issues to the Headteacher
• Carry out small repairs and DIY projects
• Arrange larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractors
• Conduct daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, including litter picking
• Manage emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and spill clean-ups
• Coordinate annual deep cleaning of key areas
• Maintain cleaning tools and products, ensuring good stock levels
• Lock and unlock premises as required, including out-of-hours
• Check security at the end of the school day

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Previous caretaking experience in a school environment
• Experience in building maintenance
• Knowledge of security systems
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations
• Basic DIY skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with contractors and visitors
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to work in an environment with SEMH children
• A full driving license and access to your own car
• A willingness to travel between both sites

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by Polaris. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and help shape the future of our students!