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 be part of a supportive and nurturing community that strives to achieve the best outcomes for its pupils? Our schools in Batley and Huddersfield offer the perfect environment for you to develop your career while making a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

About Our Schools

At Polaris, we believe in helping young people reach their full potential. We understand the importance of specialized education and support for those who need a tailored approach to learning. With significant investment and new resources, you will have the opportunity to shape our schools into supportive environments that promote self-discipline, engagement, and inspire learning.

For over 30 years, we have passionately improved the lives of young people. As part of the Polaris Community, we operate several SEN schools across the UK, all dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment that encourages aspiration and achievement. 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:

• Maintaining 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 around the schools.
• Handling porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment.
• Reporting any 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 to effectively communicate with contractors and visitors.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• The ability to work in an environment with SEMH children.
• A full driving license and access to your own car.
• A willingness to travel between both sites.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by Polaris.

What We Offer

• 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.

Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.

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