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 With Us

• 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 difference? We’re on the lookout for an experienced Caretaker to help maintain two small to medium-sized schools. Join our supportive and nurturing community in Batley and Huddersfield, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of children and young people.

About Our Schools

At Polaris, we believe in unlocking the full potential of every young person. Our focus on specialist education ensures that we provide tailored support for those who need it most. With significant investments and new resources, you’ll have the chance to create a welcoming environment that fosters self-discipline, engagement, and a love for learning.

For over 30 years, we’ve been dedicated to improving the lives of young people. As part of the Polaris Community, we operate several SEN schools across the UK, all committed to delivering a safe and supportive educational experience. We’re 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 a clean, safe, and secure environment across two school sites. Your key tasks will include:

• Ensuring the cleanliness and safety of school premises, including buildings and grounds
• Performing routine maintenance, minor repairs, and refurbishment tasks
• Supervising school cleaning staff
• Promoting health and safety standards
• 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 tasks, 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 needed
• 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, including alarms
• 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. Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults is paramount, and we expect all staff to share this dedication.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of something truly special!