Caretaker

Caretaker

Full or Part Time opportunities available

Permanent, Full Year

NJC Grade C, SCP3 - SCP4

£13.28 to £13.49 per hour

Required as soon as possible

Location: Base School: St Peter’s CE Primary School, Harrogate, with travel to other Trust sites as required

Salary: NJC Terms and Conditions

Contract Type: Full or Part Time, Permanent, Full Year, Working Pattern to be agreed

Hours: Various, to be agreed

Join our Estates Team

Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is looking for practical, reliable and enthusiastic Caretakers to help maintain safe, welcoming and well-presented school environments.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking either:

Full-time employment

Part-time employment

Flexible working arrangements

Job share opportunities

The role is based at St Peter's CE Primary School, Harrogate, with occasional support provided to other Trust schools when required, depending on hours worked.

Whether you have previous caretaker experience, facilities management experience, maintenance skills, trade skills, or simply enjoy practical hands-on work, we would like to hear from you. Full training and support will be provided.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same. You will play an important part in helping our schools operate safely and efficiently while providing a positive environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Typical duties include:

Opening, school buildings

Carrying out basic repairs and maintenance

Painting and decorating tasks

Setting up rooms and moving equipment

Supporting health and safety checks

Receiving deliveries and assisting contractors

General site upkeep and presentation

Supporting grounds and outdoor areas

Assisting with additional maintenance work during school holiday periods

Travel between school sites during the working day will be treated as working time and mileage expenses will be reimbursed in line with Trust policy.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys practical, hands-on work

Can carry out basic DIY and maintenance tasks

Is reliable, organised and takes pride in their work

Can work independently and use initiative

Has a positive and flexible approach

Communicates well with colleagues and contractors

Is committed to maintaining safe environments for children and young people

Previous caretaker, facilities, maintenance, property, construction, trade or site management experience would be helpful but is not essential.

Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Why Join Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust?

We are a successful multi-academy trust serving schools across Harrogate and Craven.

We offer:

A friendly and supportive working environment

Full training and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave, rising with service, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)

Mileage reimbursement where applicable

Paid overtime or time off in lieu where appropriate

The opportunity to make a real difference in our schools and communities

Interested?

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Amanda Foster, School Business Manager by emailing a.foster@ycst.co.uk or telephoning (01423) 569684

For more information about Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, visit www.ycst.co.uk

Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026 at 9.00am

We reserve the right to close the advert early, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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. Our focus on respecting and valuing our whole trust community combined with a growing professional development offer further underpins our commitment to staff.

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 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 aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.