School Caretaker – Leeds Primary Academy

Marchant Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary academy in Leeds is searching for a diligent Caretaker responsible for overseeing the security, cleanliness, and minor maintenance of its facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintenance, ensuring a welcoming environment that prioritizes child safety. Key responsibilities include managing alarm systems, performing minor repairs, and conducting daily health and safety checks. This is a full-time permanent role with competitive salary and benefits, including a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance or site support role.
• Practical skills and strong commitment to H&S awareness.
• Experience ideally within a primary setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage alarm systems and securely lock up and open premises.
• Perform routine minor repairs and report larger maintenance needs.
• Conduct daily H&S checks to ensure safety of external play areas.

Job description

Role Category & Location

• Sector: Outstanding Ofsted-rated Primary Academy.
• Location: Leeds (West Yorkshire England).
• Start Date: Permanent full-time role commencing January 2026.

The Opportunity & Role Profile

This popular Outstanding-rated primary academy requires a reliable and diligent Caretaker to oversee the security, cleanliness and minor maintenance of its facilities. The school needs a hands-on individual who prioritizes child safety and ensures the environment is always welcoming.

Core Responsibilities & Duties Scope

• Access Anchor: Key holder duties managing alarm systems and securely locking up and opening the premises.
• Maintenance Mechanic: Performing routine minor repairs (DIY general upkeep) and reporting larger maintenance needs.
• Safety Sentinel: Conducting daily H&S checks specific to a primary environment and ensuring all external play areas are safe and clean.

Compensation & Benefits

• Essential Requirements: Proven experience in a maintenance or site support role, practical skills and strong commitment to H&S awareness, ideally within a primary setting.
• Salary: Competitive salary paid on the local government support staff scale.
• Support: Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1