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 Should Apply

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Join our supportive and nurturing community at our schools in Batley and Huddersfield! We are looking for an experienced Caretaker who is passionate about creating a safe and engaging environment for our pupils.

About Our Schools

At Polaris, we believe in helping young people reach their full potential. With over 30 years of experience, we are dedicated to providing tailored education and support for those who need it most. Our schools are equipped with significant resources, allowing you to shape a supportive environment that inspires learning and promotes self-discipline.

We take pride in our commitment to excellence, with 100% of our inspected services rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Join us in our mission to provide diverse and appropriate education in a safe, engaging atmosphere!

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a School Caretaker, you will play a vital role in maintaining our school premises. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring clean, safe, and secure school buildings and grounds
• Performing cleaning, maintenance tasks, and minor repairs
• Supervising school cleaning staff
• Promoting health and safety across the schools
• Handling porterage duties, including moving furniture and equipment
• Reporting maintenance issues to the Headteacher
• Arranging larger repairs and obtaining quotes from contractors
• Conducting daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking
• Managing emergency cleaning duties, including gritting and spill clean-ups
• Coordinating annual deep cleans of various school areas
• Maintaining cleaning tools and products, ensuring good stock levels
• Locking and unlocking the premises as required
• Checking 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 and security systems
• A solid understanding of health and safety regulations
• Basic DIY skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for dealing with contractors and visitors
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• The ability to work in an environment with SEMH children
• A full driving licence and access to your own car
• A willingness to travel between both school 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 qualified candidates. Our commitment to safeguarding ensures a safe environment for children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

What We Offer

• 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

If you’re ready to take on this rewarding role and contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you!