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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

Hours of Work: 20 hour per week, all year round

Working Pattern: 8:00am - 12:00pm Monday to Friday

Are you practical, reliable and take pride in maintaining safe, welcoming environments?

We are seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our school remains a safe, secure and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving and being part of a supportive school community.

As Caretaker, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day upkeep, security and maintenance of the school site and grounds. Working closely with the Estates Manager and wider school team, you will help ensure our facilities are clean, safe and fully operational.

Your duties will include:

• Opening and securing school buildings and grounds
• Acting as a designated key holder
• Carrying 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