Caretaker

Pontefract Academies Trust; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontefract Academies Trust is seeking a Caretaker for Orchard Head Junior, Infant and Nursery School. The role involves maintaining a safe and clean environment while managing maintenance tasks and supervising cleaning staff. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive benefits, including generous leave and pension.

Benefits

Generous employer pension

Annual leave entitlements from 26 to 33 days

Flexible goal-based learning opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Employee wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing reactive maintenance tasks.
• Ability to supervise cleaning teams.
• Willingness to train and achieve required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of maintenance and compliance tasks.
• Supervise cleaners to ensure high-quality standards.
• Maintain site security by managing entry and exit.

Skills

Maintenance Management

Team Supervision

Security Management

Education

Level 2 Numeracy/Literacy Qualifications or GCSE Maths and English equivalent Grade C/4 or higher

Cleaning and support services N/SVQ Level 1 or equivalent experience

Job description

Establishment: Orchard Head Junior, Infant and Nursery School Location: Orchard head Junior Infant and Nursery Salary: £25,584.00 - £27,269.00 FTE per annum Department: Premises Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date:27/06/2025 10:00 Interview Date: To be arranged Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Establishment: Orchard Head Junior, Infant and Nursery School Location: Orchard head Junior Infant and Nursery Salary: £25,584.00 - £27,269.00 FTE per annum Department: Premises Job Type: Full Time Closing Date:27/06/2025 10:00 Interview Date: To be arranged Start Date: ASAP

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Support Staff | 7 - 11

The Role

‘Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of students by joining our dedicated support staff team?’

About Pontefract Academies Trust

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a committed Caretaker at Orchard Head Junior, Infant and Nursery School. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in providing a well maintained, safe, secure, and clean working environment for the school. They will undertake activities to maintain a safe and clean internal and external environment, and undertake routine checks as required.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• The management and delivery of reactive maintenance tasks
• Undertaking compliance tasks as required and record evidence on a computerised system
• Providing day to day supervision to a team of cleaners, ensuring duties are carried out to the highest of standards.
• Maintaining site security through locking and unlocking the school’s buildings, setting the security alarm and other security systems where applicable

This is a 37 hours per week, all year round, permanent contract. The successful candidate will be on a daily split shift pattern:

Monday to Thursday: 06:30 – 10:00, 14:00 – 18:00

Friday: 06:30 – 10:00, 14:00 – 17:30

About Orchard Head Junior, Infant & Nursery School

At Orchard Head, success begins with strong foundations. Our dedicated staff are committed to nurturing a lifelong love for learning in every child, empowering them to become confident, independent, and successful individuals. We take pride in our above-national Key Stage 2 attainment and progress outcomes, reflecting our unwavering focus on academic excellence. Beyond academics, our personalised development opportunities enrich the curriculum, providing pupils with memorable experiences that shape their holistic growth. Together as a school community, we celebrate our achievements and eagerly anticipate continued growth, flourishing, and success at Orchard Head.

What can we offer you?

We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:

• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
• Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.
• For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals.
• Generous employer pension (West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS)
• Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays)
• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light card
• Discounted gym membership
• Free eyecare via Specsavers
• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)
• Discounts at numerous retailers including O2

Potential candidates are welcome to visit our school. This is a great opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated staff, and get a feel for the vibrant community we have built here. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have

Key Dates

Level 2 Numeracy/Literacy Qualifications or GCSE Maths and English equivalent Grade C/4 or higher Essential

Cleaning and support services N/SVQ Level 1 OR equivalent experience or equivalent qualification, or willingness to train to achieve these Desirable

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.

The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.

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Orchard Head Junior, Infant and Nursery School

Orchard Head Lane
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 2NJ