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 Here

• 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 real difference in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking an experienced Caretaker to join our supportive community at two small to medium-sized schools in Batley and Huddersfield. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career while contributing to a nurturing environment that prioritizes 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 play a key role in shaping a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, engagement, and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide each pupil with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement.

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 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 Caretaker, you will be responsible for maintaining two 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 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 clean-ups
• Coordinating an annual deep clean of key areas
• Maintaining cleaning tools and products, ensuring good stock levels
• Locking and unlocking the premises as required
• Ensuring all windows, doors, and gates are secured at the end of the day

What We’re Looking For

• Previous caretaking experience in a school environment
• Experience in building maintenance
• Knowledge of security systems
• 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
• Full driving license and access to a car
• 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. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about the opportunity to contribute to our schools and help shape the future of our pupils, we’d love to hear from you!