Caretaker

Caretaker Part Time, Permanent, Term Time Only NJC Grade C, SCP3 - SCP4 £ 13.28 per hour (pay award pending) Required as soon as possible

Location:

Primary School(s) in the Harrogate Locality Salary: NJC Terms and Conditions Contract Type:
Part Time, Permanent, Term Time Only

Hours:

Hours and working pattern to be agreed, predominantly mornings, with additional hours likely available during school holidays

Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is seeking a committed, proactive and reliable Caretaker to join our Estates Team. This is a key operational role supporting the delivery of safe, secure and well‑maintained school environments across a number of primary sites within the Harrogate locality.

This role will be based at St Peter’s CE Primary School but will also involve supporting other local Trust schools as required. Mileage expenses will be reimbursed for travel between sites.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in either:

• A single role working across multiple sites
• A job share arrangement across two individuals

Whether this role is undertaken by a single postholder, or as a job share arrangement, additional hours are likely to be available during school holidays.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided, particularly for those working across multiple locations.

Location:

St Peter’s CE Primary School, Harrogate (Base)

Contract:

15 hours per week, ideally between 6.30am to 9.30am

Location:

Oatlands Infant School, Harrogate

Contract:

10 hours per week, ideally between 7.00am to 9.00am

Location:

The Fellowship of All Saints, Kirkby Overblow and North Rigton CE Primary Schools

Contract:

3 hours per week, working pattern to be agreed, the role predominantly involves statutory ad compliance testing

The successful candidate will undertake a broad range of practical responsibilities including:

• Site security (opening and closing premises)
• Routine maintenance and basic repairs
• Health and safety checks and compliance monitoring
• Porterage and room setup
• Grounds maintenance and general upkeep
• Supporting contractors and ensuring works are completed safely

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, takes pride in high standards, and can respond effectively to day‑to‑day operational challenges.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has strong practical skills (e.g. DIY, basic joinery, painting and general maintenance)
• Demonstrates initiative and problem‑solving ability
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a wider team
• Is reliable, flexible and committed to delivering high standards
• Has a good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Is willing to learn and develop skills across multiple site environments

You may be required to respond to emergency callouts, including during adverse weather or unforeseen incidents. Additional payment or time off in lieu will be provided in these circumstances. You will also learn the operation of further sites within the Trust.

We recognise that our staff are central to our success and offer a supportive and collaborative working environment.

• 25 days' annual leave (rising to 34 days with service) plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, onsite parking at all locations
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working approach where possible
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu
• Access to a wider range of employee benefits

Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is a cross‑phase multi‑academy trust currently of twelve schools – one secondary and eleven primaries, which includes a mix of both Church of England and community schools, based in and around Harrogate and Craven. With an underpinning mission of “ambition, learning and enrichment for all,” our schools deliver high‑quality education through rich and broad learning experiences that enable pupils to flourish.

Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

An online search may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aims to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.