Caretaker - Roberttown Junior & Infant School

Caretaker - Roberttown Junior & Infant School

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Hours 22 hours & 30 minutes per week over split shifts 6:00 am – 8:30 am & 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Monday to Friday

Organisation Schools

Directorate Primary Schools

Service Area Roberttown CE (C) J & I School

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Church Road, Dewsbury WF15 8BE

Position type Permanent

Grade 7

Salary £17,963 – £18,864

Advert Wording 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.

• Hard working and reliable 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
• Capable of maintaining high standards of workmanship within the school and 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 able to identify any health and safety risks and deal with them accordingly
• Able to work on their own initiative and be proactive
• Has experience of supervising staff and working with contractors

• 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 …

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Application forms should be returned to the Head Teacher Miss L Horsfall at the school by noon 12:00 Friday 9th January 2026. Applications may be posted or emailed to …

Closing date 09 January 2026, 12:00 PM