Caretaker - Secondary School - York

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience

Caretaker

A well-established Secondary School in York is seeking a dependable and hardworking Caretaker to join its premises team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the school site is maintained to a high standard, supporting both the day-to-day operation of the school and the wider learning environment.

Working closely with the Site Supervisor and Premises Manager, you will be responsible for opening and locking the school, carrying out routine inspections and completing minor repairs across classrooms, offices and communal areas. You will respond promptly to maintenance requests and ensure any issues are resolved efficiently or escalated where appropriate.

The role also involves maintaining external areas, carrying out routine decorating and maintenance tasks, moving furniture and equipment, assisting with deliveries and ensuring classrooms are prepared for examinations, assemblies, parents' evenings and other school events.

You will regularly monitor site security, carry out basic health and safety checks and ensure all buildings and grounds remain safe, clean and fully operational throughout the year.

The successful candidate will have good practical maintenance skills, excellent organisational abilities and a proactive approach to maintaining high standards across the school site.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school serves a diverse community and is known for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages academic achievement alongside personal development, preparing students well for further education and future careers.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, collaborative working relationships, excellent facilities and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Previous caretaking, maintenance or facilities experience desirable

• Good practical maintenance and repair skills

• Knowledge of health and safety procedures

• Excellent organisational skills

• Ability to work independently and use initiative

• Reliable, flexible and professional approach

• Commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.