Caretaker

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS/Teachers Pension

Health & wellbeing support

GP consultations

Free annual flu jab

Wellbeing day

Job summary

Enhance Academy Trust invites applications for a Caretaker at Royston St John Primary. The role focuses on maintaining the school site to a high standard, ensuring safe, secure and welcoming surroundings for pupils and staff.

Applicants should be reliable and practical, with an ability to perform minor repairs, assist with site safety, and support contractors as needed. A proactive, teamwork-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• The role requires practical abilities and a reliable approach to day-to-day school maintenance.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills are desirable for basic documentation and safety checks.
• Willingness to learn new maintenance-related skills and site management tasks.
• Ability to work well in a team and take initiative when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining security of the school site, including locking/unlocking and routine checks.
• Carry out minor repairs and general upkeep such as basic plumbing and changing light bulbs.
• Support safe operation of heating, lighting and site systems.
• Help maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment inside the school and on the grounds.
• Assist with moving furniture, setting up spaces and supporting contractors when needed.
• Contribute to health and safety standards across the site.

Skills

Practical

Reliability

Numeracy

Literacy

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Caretaker | Actual Salary: £17,285.81 to £17,560.14 | Royston St John Primary

Caretaker

Royston St John Primary

Contract Type : Permanent

SCP: 5-6

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a reliable and committed Caretaker to join our school team. This is a valued role within the school community, helping to ensure that our buildings and grounds remain safe, secure, and well maintained so that pupils and staff can learn and work in a positive and welcoming environment.

Our school is a place where teamwork, pride in our surroundings and a strong sense of community are central to everyday life. Staff work together to create a setting where children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. The Estates Assistant plays an important part in this by helping to maintain the school site to a high standard and ensuring that the environment supports the wellbeing of everyone who uses it.

We are seeking a proactive and practical individual who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of maintaining a safe and well-cared-for school environment. Working under the direction of senior staff, you will support the day-to-day operation, security, and maintenance of the school premises, helping to ensure that facilities are safe, clean and ready for learning each day.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, takes initiative, and wants to play a meaningful role within a school community. Your work will help create an environment where pupils can thrive and where staff and visitors feel welcomed and supported.

About the Role

You will:

• Assist in maintaining the security of the school site, including locking and unlocking buildings and carrying out routine checks
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks such as basic plumbing, replacing light bulbs and general upkeep
• Support the safe operation of heating, lighting and other site systems
• Help maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment both inside the school and across the grounds
• Assist with moving furniture, setting up spaces and supporting contractors where required
• Contribute to maintaining health and safety standards across the site

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is practical, reliable and takes pride in maintaining high standards
• Has good basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Is willing to learn new skills related to maintenance, health and safety and site management
• Works well as part of a team and is able to take initiative when required
• Can build positive relationships with staff, pupils and visitors
• Is committed to supporting a safe and welcoming school environment

We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly school team
• A welcoming school community where your contribution is valued
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A varied role where no two days are the same
• The chance to play an important role in supporting pupils’ wellbeing and learning environment

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Why join Enhance Academy Trust?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:

Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme

Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.

GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.

Free annual flu jab

Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.

Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.

Enhance Academy Trust is committed to ensuring the actions we take, keep children safe and protect them from harm in all aspects of their school life. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. The actions that we take to prevent harm, to promote well-being, to create safe environments, to respond to specific issues and vulnerabilities all form part of the safeguarding responsibilities of the Trust. We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility and make every effort to provide a safe environment underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe they are being listened to.

Enhance Academy Trust is committed to ensuring the actions we take, keep children safe and protect them from harm in all aspects of their school life. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. The actions that we take to prevent harm, to promote well-being, to create safe environments, to respond to specific issues and vulnerabilities all form part of the safeguarding responsibilities of the Trust. We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility and make every effort to provide a safe environment underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe they are being listened to.

Caretaker | Actual Salary: £17,285.81 to £17,560.14 | Royston St John Primary

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