Job Description

Location:

Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire

Grade:

E Points 6 to 9

Salary:

25,989 - 27,254 per annum

Vacancy Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract Type:

Established, Full Year, Full Time






Do you take pride in maintaining and improving a safe, clean, and welcoming environment? We're looking for a proactive caretaker and groundsperson to join our team.






Risedale School is a thriving and dynamic secondary school committed to providing an exceptional learning environment for our pupils. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled team member to oversee the efficient and safe operation of our extensive school premises and to maintain our grounds.






This is a pivotal role that requires an eye for detail with excellent practical skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards across all aspects of our facilities. You will be instrumental in ensuring our school remains a safe, welcoming, well-presented and inspiring place for our pupils, staff, and the wider community.

The Role:

The Caretaker and Groundsperson at Risedale is responsible for maintaining the security, safety, high standards of presentation and cleanliness of all school buildings and grounds. Key responsibilities for this role include: Acting as a key holder, responsible for locking and unlocking buildings. This will require flexibility to support lettings and respond to emergency alarm calls. Undertaking minor repairs, replacing light fittings, moving furniture, and ensuring the grounds are free from litter, debris, and snow. Mowing lawns, maintaining hedges and shrubs, marking sports pitches, and applying herbicides, pesticides, and fertiliser. Testing the fire alarm system weekly, carrying out informal risk assessments, and ensuring all duties are performed in line with health and safety regulations. Welcoming contractors, collecting waste, and assisting with cleaning duties during the school day, if needed.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

Awareness of health and safety protocols and a general knowledge of basic repairs and maintenance tasks. Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage time effectively. High levels of motivation, punctuality, and flexibility. Good verbal communication skills and the ability to converse fluently in English. Experience in basic repairs and maintenance. Experience caring for herbaceous borders, flower beds, shrubs, plants, and lawns. Experience using basic hand tools. Experience working within the grounds maintenance industry and with grass-cutting machinery is also desirable. Possession of a current, full driving license. Passion for ensuring that the learning environment accessed by young people meets their needs and motivates them. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance is required, along with a commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

How to Apply

An application pack, including a job description and person specification, can be downloaded from our school website: risedale.org.uk/joining-us/recruitment






We welcome informal visits to the school prior to application. Please contact greenwood.l@risedale.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.






Completed application forms should be emailed to jobs@risedale.org.uk or alternatively can be posted to Mrs L Greenwood, Headteacher, Risedale School, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 4BD.






PLEASE NOTE: The school will not accept referrals/CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 23:59 Thursday, 08th January 2026


Interview date: Week Commencing, 12th January 2026 - TBC

Key Documents:

Recruitment Pack



Application Form





We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment. The successful applicant will, therefore, be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.



North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Caretaker and Groundsperson

Salary:

25,989 - 27,254 per annum

Posted:

12/11/2025

Closing date:

08/01/2026

Closing time:

23:59