School Caretaker

Join Our Team as a School Caretaker!

Location: Headingley, Leeds

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Basic Salary: £26,402

Why Choose Us?

Are you ready to be part of a supportive and nurturing community that strives for excellence in education? At Ormston School, we believe in making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us in Leeds and take your career to the next level!

About Ormston School

Located in the heart of Headingley, Ormston School provides a safe and supportive environment for pupils aged 5 to 18. With significant investment in resources, you will have the chance to shape a space that promotes self-discipline, engagement, and inspires learning. Our mission is to offer each pupil a diverse education that encourages aspiration and achievement.

As part of the Polaris Community, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. With over fifteen SEN schools across the UK, we provide tailored education in a safe environment. We are proud that 100% of our education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted!

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a School Caretaker, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining the cleanliness and safety of school premises, including buildings and grounds.
• Performing cleaning, handyperson duties, routine maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Supervising cleaning staff as needed and promoting health and safety throughout the school.
• Managing porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment.
• Conducting daily cleaning and emergency cleaning duties, including gritting and spill clean-ups.
• Arranging annual deep cleans and maintaining cleaning tools and products.
• Ensuring the security of the premises as the main key holder, including locking and unlocking as required.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Previous experience in property maintenance or caretaking, preferably in a school environment.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and security systems.
• A solid understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Basic DIY skills and good interpersonal communication abilities.
• Literacy and numeracy skills.
• The ability to work effectively with children and young people with SEMH needs.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be covered by Polaris Education.

What We Offer

At Ormston School, we value our staff and offer a range of benefits, including:

• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service.
• Bank holidays off.
• A company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan.

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in a rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you!