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 opportunity to develop your career while contributing to a positive environment that fosters growth and achievement.

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 investments and resources, allowing you to create a safe and engaging atmosphere that inspires learning.

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 that encourages aspiration and achievement!

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a School Caretaker, you will play a vital role in maintaining our school environments. Your responsibilities 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 school premises and reporting issues to the Headteacher.
• Carrying out small repairs and DIY projects.
• 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 cleanup.
• 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.
• 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 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 school sites.

Working Conditions and Benefits

We offer a supportive work environment with:

• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service.
• Bank Holidays.
• A company pension plan.
• Life assurance.
• An employee discount scheme and medical cash plan.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, with costs 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? Apply now!