Job Description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Secondary Schools

Service Area

Spen Valley High School

Hours

Full Time

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, WF15 7LX

Position type

Permanent

Grade

6 - 7

Salary

26,403 - 28,142 (Grade 6) 29,540 - 31,022 (Grade 7) per annum

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About this Role

In an Caretaker we need someone who is proactive and can use their own initiative, someone who can easily identify areas for repair or defective equipment and take action accordingly. We want someone who is committed to providing a safe and vibrant environment for our students.


As well as the key areas stated in the , as part of this role, we are looking for someone who ideally has a trade behind them, who can assist with decorating, handywork (ie building up furniture, fixing equipment) and someone who has the experience of/or is willing to learn, how to use machinery and tools in our Design Technology Department to be able to support the team with preparing materials for students.

A clean driving licence is a requirement of the role

as the successful candidate will be required to drive the minibus as well as attending to lock up for lettings and alarm call-outs.

Applicants should have a Level 2 or grade 4 or above (C or above) in Maths and English.

We appreciate that there may be applicants with varying experience and as such we will consider the grade of the role depending on the skills the successful candidate will bring.


The working times for this role are alternate shifts (6am - 2pm / 10am - 6pm) as well as these hours, as mentioned abov, there is an expectation that on a rota with other members of the site team, lock up for lettings and alarm call-outs are also covered.


When applying to Spen Valley, you are applying to work in a supportive and nurturing environment where staff are given the tools to develop and grow. It is important to us that anyone working in out school is fullly invested in our students and find it a privilege to work with young people.

Staff benefits include:

Employee Assistance Scheme, providing physio, counselling, health & nutrition advice, menopause support In school staff counselling Pension Scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund) Varied staff wellbeing initiatives Use of school fitness suite Kirklees Vivup scheme (saving money on shopping, days out, entertainment etc) Free flu vaccinations and eyecare vouchers Cycle to work scheme Childcare vouchers

How to apply

We know that applying for a job takes a great deal of time and effort; is is therefore important that before you apply you make sure we are the right school for you. To find out more information please look at our website and if necessary, contact our HR team to discuss the role further. If you would like to visit the school before applying please contact us.


If you do wish to submit an application please provide a personal statement on the application form that tells us why you would like to work at Spen Valley and what skills you have that make you the best candidate for the role.

Driving licence required:

Yes

All employees are required to promote and actively support the school's responsibilities towards safeguarding and are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Contact Details;

Tracey Bland : tbland@spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk

Location:

Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7LX





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

19 September 2025, 9:00 AM

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