Caretaker at Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust

Caretaker

Full Time, Permanent, Full Year

NJC Grade C, SCP3 – SCP4

£25,620 per annum (£13.28 per hour) Pay Award Pending

 Required as soon as possible

Location:                     B

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 Time, Permanent, Full Year, working pattern to be agreed

About the Role 

Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is seeking a committed, proactive and reliable Multi-Site Caretaker to join our Estates Team. This is an important operational role supporting the delivery of safe, secure and well-maintained school environments across a number of Trust school sites. 

The role will be based at St Peter’s CE Primary School, Harrogate. The successful candidate will also be required to work flexibly across other Trust schools, depending on operational need. Where travel is required away from the base school during the working day, mileage will be reimbursed in line with Trust arrangements. Travel time between sites during the working day will be treated as working time. 

This is a full-time role designed to provide greater flexibility, resilience and consistency across the Trust’s estate. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, particularly in relation to working across multiple school environments, site-specific procedures and compliance requirements. 

Key Responsibilities 

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

• Site security, including opening and closing premises
• Routine maintenance and basic repairs
• Health and safety checks and compliance monitoring
• Statutory and premises-related checks, including visual inspections and basic compliance tasks
• Porterage, deliveries and room setup
• Grounds maintenance and general upkeep
• Painting, basic DIY and practical improvement works
• Supporting contractors and ensuring works are completed safely
• Responding to day-to-day operational issues across Trust sites
• Supporting additional premises work during school holidays where required 

You may also 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, in line with Trust arrangements. 

About You 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong practical skills, including DIY, basic repairs, painting and general maintenance
• Takes pride in maintaining safe, clean and well-presented school environments
• Can work independently and use initiative
• Is reliable, flexible and solution-focused
• Has a good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Is willing to learn the operation of multiple school sites
• Communicates well with school leaders, staff, contractors and the wider Estates Team
• Is comfortable working across more than one location during the working week
• Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional conduct in a school environment 

This role would suit someone who enjoys hands-on practical work, can respond calmly to operational issues and is committed to helping schools provide safe and effective learning environments for children. 

Why Join Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust? 

Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is a cross-phase multi-academy trust of twelve schools: one secondary school and eleven primary schools, including both Church of England and community schools, based in and around Harrogate and Craven. Our mission is “ambition, learning and enrichment for all.” 

We offer:

• A positive, friendly and supportive staff culture
• 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 34 days with service, plus bank holidays, pro rata where applicable
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu where applicable
• The opportunity to contribute to safe, well-maintained and welcoming school environments across the Trust

For further information about our Trust, please visit the website Welcome to Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust

 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.