Job Description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Lowerhouses CE (VC) J I & EY School

Hours

25 hours per week

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Lowerhouses CE (VC) J I & EY School, Lowerhouses Lane, Lowerhouses, Huddersfield, HD5 8JY

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Grade 7

Salary

18,468 - 19,439

Lowerhouses CE Primary School seek to appoint a reliable and pro-active caretaker. You would provide support across all aspects of school life, including: facilities management, maintenance, security and the promotion of health and safety in the working environment.

The ideal candidate will:

Have a range of practical skills to carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks, as well as an eye for detail when overseeing and monitoring the work of external contractors on site. Be responsible for opening and locking up of the school site Be responsible for maintaining and improving the school environment, both externally and internally Be able to organise and prioritise work effectively and source and order consumable as needed Be aware of Health and Safety requirements and able to identify any Health and Safety risks and deal with them as necessary Be willing to complete training appropriate to the role Be able to complete all paperwork to ensure that processes are

Emergencies can arise outside normal working hours, so flexibility is crucial in addition to a good understanding of health and safety, and the procedures necessary to keep our site, staff, pupils and visitors safe.


The ability to positively interact with colleagues, parents and the community is essential as is a willingness to contribute to the caring ethos that exists within the school.


Hours of work will be:


Monday to Friday


6.30am - 9.00am and 3.00pm - 5.30pm

Completed forms must be returned to the Head Teacher at the school,

office@lowerhousesschool.co.uk

Lowerhouses CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this job. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.



This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the /Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date

20 June 2025, 9:00 AM