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. We understand the importance of tailored education and support for those who need it most. With significant investment and new resources, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a supportive environment that inspires learning and promotes self-discipline.

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 a safe, engaging, and inspiring educational experience. 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.
• Carrying out 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 general school 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 spaces.
• 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 within a school environment.
• Experience in building maintenance and security, including alarm systems.
• A good 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 sites.

Working Conditions and Benefits

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 coverage.
• Employee discount scheme and 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. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Ready to make a difference? Click apply now to join our team!