Caretaker - Roberttown Junior & Infant School

Kirklees Council; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Kirklees Council seeks a dedicated caretaker for Roberttown Junior & Infant School, to assist in maintaining a welcoming and safe environment. This part-time role involves cleaning, maintenance, and supervising external contractors while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have practical experience and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks including lifting and carrying.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the school environment.
• Carry out minor plumbing, repairs, and cleaning.
• Ensure safety and security of the school premises.

Skills

Reliable

Ability to maintain high standards of workmanship

Organisational skills

Job description

Caretaker - Roberttown Junior & Infant School

Caretaker - Roberttown Junior & Infant School

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Advert Wording

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

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

Salary

£17,406 - £18,279 per annum

Advert Wording

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 or by calling 01924 403532 to arrange a visit. If you require further information about the school you can visit the school website at

To view job details and apply go to

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

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.

Closing date

23 June 2025, 12:00 PM

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