Dewsbury
Come and Join Our School Family! Are you practical? Organised? Friendly? Someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys seeing the difference they make each day? We’re looking for a School Caretaker who will work closely with our Headteacher and School Business Manager to keep our school safe, clean, welcoming and functioning beautifully — for pupils, staff, governors and visitors alike. If you enjoy variety, love fixing things, and want to be part of a warm and caring community… you might be exactly who we’re looking for! Your Working Week 21 hours per week Monday to Friday 52‑week contract (with some tasks during school holidays) Split shifts: a little in the morning, a little in the afternoon Some flexibility needed (e.g., contractors, emergencies, parents’ evenings) Salary is between 25,000 and 28,000 pro rata basis We Are Looking For Someone Who… Has great practical skills Can carry out minor repairs and maintenance to a high standard Confident with basic plumbing, joinery, small fixes and general DIYKeeps everyone safe Understands Health & Safety procedures Has knowledge of Health and Safety at Work and COSHH Carries out checks to keep pupils, staff and visitors safeSupports the whole school environment Helps with access and security Ensures housekeeping, repairs and maintenance are completed Looks after buildings, contents and health & safety tasks Works proactively and independently when neededIs organised and proactive Can plan and prioritise tasks effectively Spots issues before they become problemsIs great with people Communicates kindly and positively with staff, pupils, parents and visitors Contributes to the caring, nurturing ethos of our schoolHas leadership awareness Has experience supervising staff Can confidently monitor the quality of work from external contractorsIs flexible and physically capable Able to respond to occasional emergencies Prepared for some holiday‑time tasks Can lift, carry and work at heights Open to training to develop expertise What We Offer You A family‑orientated, inclusive school community A supportive, enthusiastic SLT and staff team Children who aim high — and a school that champions them A caring environment where we always strive for the best A pleasant, welcoming, well‑resourced site Real opportunities for professional development Supportive parents and governors who value your work Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education. As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent