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 contributing to the best outcomes for our pupils.

About Our Schools

At Polaris, we believe in helping young people reach their full potential. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in providing tailored education and support for those who need it most. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 100% Ofsted rating of Good or Outstanding across all inspected services.

Your Role

As a Caretaker, you will be responsible for maintaining two small to medium-sized school sites. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring clean, safe, and secure school premises, including buildings and grounds.
• Performing cleaning, maintenance tasks, and minor repairs.
• Supervising school cleaning staff and promoting health and safety.
• Handling 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.
• Managing cleaning tools and products, ensuring good stock levels.
• 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, including alarm systems.
• A solid understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Basic DIY skills and good interpersonal abilities.
• 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 need 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 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 all 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!