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 Work With Us?

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! Here, you’ll have the chance to develop your career while contributing to the best outcomes for our pupils.

About Our Schools

At Polaris, we believe in helping young people reach their full potential. With significant investment and new resources, you will have the opportunity to shape a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, engagement, and inspires learning.

As part of the Polaris Community, we have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Our SEN schools across the UK work together to provide tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe and supportive environment. 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 small to medium-sized school sites. Your key tasks will include:

• Ensuring clean, safe, and secure school premises, including buildings and grounds.
• Performing cleaning, maintenance tasks, and minor repairs.
• Supervising school cleaning staff.
• Promoting health and safety throughout the schools.
• Handling porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment.
• Maintaining the general premises and reporting issues to the Headteacher.
• Arranging larger repairs and obtaining quotes from contractors.
• Conducting daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, including litter picking.
• Managing emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and spill clean-ups.
• Coordinating an annual deep clean of frequently used areas.
• Maintaining cleaning tools and products, ensuring good stock levels.
• Locking and unlocking the premises as required.
• Ensuring all windows, doors, and gates are secure at the end of the 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 and good interpersonal abilities.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• The ability to work effectively with SEMH children.
• A full driving license and access to your own car.
• A willingness to travel between both sites.

Working Conditions and Benefits

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

The successful candidate will be required 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. Join us in our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we can’t wait to hear from you!