Caretaker - Roberttown Junior & Infant School

Kirklees Council; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a dedicated Caretaker for Roberttown Junior & Infant School to oversee maintenance and security tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in building maintenance, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to maintaining a welcoming school environment. This role offers 22.5 hours per week with opportunities for training and personal development.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking and maintenance.
• Competent in carrying out minor plumbing and repairs.
• Able to organize and prioritize work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the school environment.
• Ensure safety for pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Supervise and work with contractors.

Skills

Building maintenance

General DIY

Security

Cleaning

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Caretaker - Roberttown Junior & Infant School

Organisation Schools

Directorate Primary Schools

Service Area Roberttown CE (C) J & I School

Hours 22.50 hours per week

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Church Road, Dewsbury WF15 8BE

Position type Permanent

Grade Grade 7

22 hours & 30 minutes per week over split shifts 6.00am – 8.30am & 4.00pm – 6.00pm Monday to Friday,

52 Weeks per annum

To commence Monday 14th July 2025

The Governing Body of Roberttown CE (VC) J & I School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious, highly motivated and capable caretaker who will have a key role in the maintenance and development of our school. We are looking for someone with a good range of skills and
school caretaking experience including building and grounds maintenance, general DIY, security and cleaning. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager to ensure that pupils, staff, governors and visitors are able to work in a welcoming, clean and safe environment.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• a hard working and reliable individual who will play a key part in maintaining and improving our school environment and who will have a sense of pride in their role and in our school
• able to maintain high standards of workmanship within the school and be competent and confident in carrying out building maintenance work i.e. minor plumbing, repairs, joinery etc. in an efficient and safe manner to a high standard
• able to organise and prioritise work effectively
• aware of health and safety requirements and be able to identify any health and safety risks and deal with them accordingly
• able to work on their own initiative and be proactive
• have experience of supervising staff and working with contractors

You will need to:

• have practical experience that will enable you to fix and mend as required
  · be able to carry out a wide range of physical tasks that will include lifting and carrying, working at heights etc
• be enthusiastic and helpful towards staff and children
  · be open to training that will enable you to fulfil the role
• have an understanding of H.A.S.A.W and C.O.S.H.H

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact school via email [e-mail] or by calling 01924 403532 to arrange a visit. If you require further information about the school you can visit the school website at www.roberttownschool.co.uk

Application forms should be returned to the Head Teacher Miss L Horsfall at the school by noon 23.06.2025 Applications may be posted or emailed to [e-mail]

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.