Job Description

Salary

G4 SCP 5-6 25,583 - 25,989

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Support Staff - Other

Job category

Estate Management

Date posted

13/10/2025

Job reference

2000-R0121

Caretaker

Location:

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Pontefract Road, Castleford, WF10 4JB

Salary & Grade:

G4 SCP 5-6 25,583 - 25,989

Hours:

37 hours per week, Monday-Friday (split shift 6.30am - 10.30am (6.30am - 10am on Friday) & 3pm - 6.30pm)

Contract:

All year round, permanent

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are seeking a reliable, proactive, and friendly Caretaker to join our dedicated team. This is a vital role in ensuring our school remains a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

The successful candidate must:

Be able to communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues and school visitors Be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative with strong organisational skills Be willing to undertake any necessary training (including use of our online compliance recording system) Be practical and able to undertake a number of tasks in relation to the general cleaning and maintenance of the premises Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff & visitors (in accordance with appropriate health & safety legislation) at all times Comply with & record regular site/equipment inspections (in accordance with appropriate health & safety legislation)

We can offer you:

A welcoming and supportive staff team Support and collaboration from a strong partnership of 15 schools within the Trust A commitment to your professional development A friendly and caring school and parish community A passionate and forward thinking Senior Leadership Team and Academy Council An excellent pension package with the opportunity to buy extra pension in the scheme Health and wellbeing support Financial wellbeing support Generous annual leave entitlement The opportunity to apply for a Blue Light card to save money on 15,000 retailers A Cycle to Work scheme through salary sacrifice with the opportunity to save up to 47% on a new bike Discounts and cashback at a range of retailers


The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust comprises of three Secondary Schools and twelve Primary Schools. We have a vision for our Trust that goes beyond our individual academies and that changes our perception from my academy to our academy. Working collaboratively, each academy benefits from others' strengths and expertise within the Trust, and practically from the services provided and procured centrally. In our academies, we uphold the dignity and unique human value of every person as we strive for excellence in education; gifts and talents are shared between our academies as we aim to provide the highest standards for all our children and young people.

We always welcome speaking to interested candidates. For

The closing date for applications is: Tuesday 4th November at 9am

Interviews: Monday 10th November

Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website through the Apply button.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the published closing date.

The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check and other appropriate checks including references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance (2024), online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Prior to interview, all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of their unprotected criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.