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 Choose 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 working together to achieve the very 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 a wealth of new resources, you will have the chance to shape a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, engagement, and inspires learning.

As part of the Polaris Community, we have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Our commitment to providing a diverse and appropriate education has led to 100% of our inspected services being 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 and promoting health and safety.
• Managing porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment.
• Reporting any issues to the Headteacher and arranging larger repairs.
• Conducting daily cleaning and emergency cleaning duties.
• Ensuring the maintenance of cleaning tools and products.
• Locking and unlocking the premises as required.

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 systems.
• A good understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Basic DIY skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• A full driving licence 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

We value our team members and offer a range of benefits, including:

• 30 days' 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 take the next step in your career? Click apply now to view the full list of responsibilities on our careers portal!