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. We specialize in providing tailored education and support for those who need it most. With significant investment and new resources, you’ll 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 excellence is reflected in our 100% Good or Outstanding ratings from 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.
• Arranging annual deep cleans of frequently used spaces.
• Maintaining 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 systems.
• A good understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Basic DIY skills and good interpersonal abilities.
• Literacy and numeracy skills.
• A willingness to work with SEMH children.
• A full driving license and access to your own car.
• A readiness 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 off.
• A company pension plan.
• Life assurance for peace of mind.
• An employee discount scheme and 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!