Part time Caretaker

Job title and organisation: Part time Caretaker - Woodlesford Primary School Salary: Grade C1 £28,598 - £31,022 pro rataHours: 14 Contract: Permanent Location: Woodlesford Primary School Closing Date and Time: Friday 5th June 2026 at 9am

Purpose of the Role To ensure the school site, buildings, and grounds are maintained to a safe, clean, and high standard. The Site Superintendent plays a key role in the smooth running of the school by overseeing maintenance, security, health & safety compliance, and general premises management.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Maintenance & Repairs
• Security
• Health and safety compliance
• Cleaning and hygiene
• Manage school grounds and outdoor areas
• Facilities management
• Support the school community

Person Specification Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in premises maintenance, caretaking, or a similar role.
• Good practical skills (basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, minor repairs).
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and compliance.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Reliability, integrity, and a proactive approach.

Desirable

• Experience in a school environment.
• Relevant training: first aid, fire marshal, health & safety, COSHH.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles.

Closing date: 5.6.2026

Interview date w.c. 8.6.2026

Application forms from [email protected]

Completed application forms to [email protected]

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

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