Assistant Caretaker

Department of Human Resources; Bradford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bradford is seeking an experienced Assistant Caretaker to maintain a safe and effective learning environment. The role involves managing facilities maintenance, assisting with Health & Safety responsibilities, and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team. Candidates should have caretaking experience and the ability to communicate fluently in English. This position offers various employee benefits, including discounts and public transport loans.

Benefits

Free breakfast each Wednesday

Discounted gym membership

Free flu vaccine and eye test

Qualifications

• Experience in a caretaking or site role is preferred.
• Ability to manage facilities maintenance.
• Fluency in English per Immigration Act 2016.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, secure, and effective learning environment.
• Manage school facilities maintenance and security.
• Liaise with contractors for site upkeep.

Skills

caretaking experience

Health & Safety knowledge

team collaboration

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week (split shifts), 52 weeks per year

Contract Term: All year round

Make a difference behind the scenes!

As an Assistant Caretaker, you will be key in maintaining a clean, safe, secure, positive and effective learning environment for everyone in our school.

Vacancy Information

Co-op Academy Delius is looking for an exceptional Assistant Caretaker to join us! Ideally, you will have previous experience of a caretaking/site role.

This role manages all aspects of school facilities maintenance including, site security, cleaning, grounds maintenance, general caretaking duties, Health & Safety responsibilities, assisting with statutory compliance, responding to incidents and overseeing the cleaning contract at school level which would include the ordering of hygiene and other materials.

You’ll regularly engage with the Senior Leadership Team, and other key stakeholders to assist in the day-to-day running of the school. You will be dedicated to ensuring that a high standard of maintenance, caretaking, cleaning and Health & Safety is maintained within and around the school.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Assistant Caretaker will undertake a range of duties regarding the general upkeep of buildings, services and the surrounding environment ensuring the health, safety and security of the Academy. You will liaise with contractors to ensure the school site is fully maintained at all times. You will become part of an outstanding Business Support Staff team that play an integral part of our school.

Why us?

Co-op Academy Delius is a high achieving, friendly academy for pupils from 2-11 years with a range of complex educational and medical needs, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team, where you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our SEN educational provision.

At Co-op Academy Delius, we strive to provide a personalised, ambitious and challenging curriculum with the highest of expectations where pupils are given a voice and are encouraged to be independent and actively participate in their education. Our curriculum is planned to promote pupils acquiring skills and knowledge which they are able to retain and recall, enabling them to live their lives to the fullest and access society. Our academy community is passionate and creates innovative learning opportunities in exceptional learning environments whilst promoting holistic as well as academic development.

Co-op Academy Delius has two sites (Barkerend Road, Bradford BD3 and Princeville Street, Bradford BD7), both just 10 minutes from Bradford centre with places for 177 students and 117 staff. All applicants must be willing to work a split shift and will be required to work at either of our Delius sites, BD3 and BD7 and will have an initial induction period.

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Our employee benefits package includes:

• Co-op Academy Trust & Academy Reward & Recognition scheme.
• Free breakfast each Wednesday to connect and chat with leadership and colleagues across Delius.
• Staff family swim.
• You’ll get being a Co-op member, you’ll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme).
• Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, Super Break and many more!
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders).
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans.
• Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free flu vaccine and eye test with money towards glasses.

This role is customer facing and therefore in line with the Immigration Act 2016; all applicants must be able to demonstrate fluency of the English Language to the level defined in the Job Description.

Visits to Co-op Academy Delius are warmly welcomed; We are offering visits on Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 11.00am. To book a visit please email Human Resources:[e-mail] . or if you wish to discuss the role further please contact Kelly Potts 01274 666427 ext. 219

Closing Date: 8am, Monday 4th August 2025

Interview Date: Monday 11th August 2025

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.