Part-Time School Caretaker: Safe, Well-Maintained Site

Northern Star Academies Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Star Academies Trust is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our team. This part-time role (20 hours per week, all year round) focuses on safe, secure and well-maintained school environments for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will be responsible for opening/closing buildings, basic maintenance, and health and safety checks, with support from the Estates Manager and wider school team. A reliable, hands-on individual is encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in school site maintenance preferred.
• Able to act as designated key holder.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure school buildings and grounds
• Act as a designated key holder
• Carry out routine site maintenance and minor repairs
• Undertaking health and safety compliance checks
• Maintaining external areas, ensuring they are safe and presentable
• Supporting contractors working on site
• Moving furniture and equipment as required
• Receiving deliveries and assisting with site logistics
• Reporting maintenance issues and helping manage site compliance systems
• Supporting the school's commitment to health, safety and safeguarding

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Maintenance & handyman tasks

Reliability

Problem-solving

Job description

Northern Star Academies Trust is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our team. This part-time role (20 hours per week, all year round) focuses on safe, secure and well-maintained school environments for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will be responsible for opening/closing buildings, basic maintenance, and health and safety checks, with support from the Estates Manager and wider school team. A reliable, hands-on individual is encouraged to apply.