Caretaker

North Yorkshire County Council

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • $25,614–$26,847 Per Year

Highlights

We are fortunate to have the incredible facilities, with three school fields, two large playgrounds, an orchard, separate canteen, two halls, gardening and nature areas with a pond and woodland, as well as our own school swimming pool! We are fortunate to have the incredible facilities, with three school fields, two large playgrounds, an orchard, separate canteen, two halls, gardening and nature areas with a pond and woodland, as well as our own school swimming pool!

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LocationNew York, NY
Salary$25,614–$26,847 Per Year

Description

Caretaker Salary: £25,614 - £26,847 FTE (Actual £20,7668 - £21,767)

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time

Working Hours: 30 hours per week,

Salary: £25,614 - £26,847 FTE (Actual £20,7668 - £21,767)

Grade: CD SCP 3-6

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time

Working Hours: 30 hours per week

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Willow Tree Primary School

 

About us

Willow Tree Primary is on an exciting journey. Results have improved year-on-year above national averages, and we were proud to be judged Good in all areas by Ofsted in October 2024. We have recently been awarded funding to expand our Nursery provision. We are a large, two-form entry school in the centre of Harrogate and are very proud of our school, children and local community.

 

We are fortunate to have the incredible facilities, with three school fields, two large playgrounds, an orchard, separate canteen, two halls, gardening and nature areas with a pond and woodland, as well as our own school swimming pool! 

 

We are passionate about outdoor learning, the power of nature to inspire and the learning that comes through hands-on experiences both in and out of school. We prioritise school trips and visits into nature our children benefit from the opportunity to learn outside regularly and connect with the natural environment around them.

 

Our curriculum is built on a love for reading, a passion for the outdoors and inspiring, immersive learning. Books are the golden thread that run through the school, with stories being used to support learning across the curriculum and throughout the day.

 

Job Description

Hours of Work: 30 hour per week, all year round. Working pattern: 12:30pm - 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Are you practical, reliable and take pride in maintaining safe, welcoming environments?

We are seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our school remains a safe, secure and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving and being part of a supportive school community.

About the Role:

As Caretaker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep, security and maintenance of the school site and grounds. Working closely with the Estates Manager and wider school team, you will help ensure our facilities are clean, safe and fully operational.

Your duties will include:

  • Opening and securing school buildings and grounds
  •  Acting as a designated key holder
  • Carrying out routine site maintenance and minor repairs
  • Undertaking health and safety compliance checks
  • Maintaining external areas, ensuring they are safe and presentable
  • Supporting contractors working on site
  • Moving furniture and equipment as required
  • Receiving deliveries and assisting with site logistics
  • Reporting maintenance issues and helping manage site compliance systems
  • Supporting the school's commitment to health, safety and safeguarding

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who:

  •  Has practical maintenance or caretaking experience.
  • Can work independently and use their initiative.
  • Has a good understanding of health and safety practices Is organised, reliable and takes pride in their work.
  • Can build positive working relationships with staff, contractors and visitors Is confident using basic IT systems Is flexible and willing to support across other Trust sites when required.
  • Most importantly, you will share our commitment to creating a safe, positive environment where children can thrive.
  • Has practical maintenance or caretaking experience
  • Can work independently and use their initiative
  • Has a good understanding of health and safety practices
  • Is organised, reliable and takes pride in their work
  • Can build positive working relationships with staff, contractors and visitors
  • Is confident using basic IT systems
  • Is flexible and willing to support across other Trust sites when required
  • Most importantly, you will share our commitment to creating a safe, positive environment where children can thrive.

Benefits

  •  Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Excellent CPD opportunities
  • Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
  • A huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers through our lifestyle benefits provider Vivup.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete your candidate profile via Every Candidate Portal - View Job Details the Every Portal (Apply Now button at the bottom of this page) and fully complete and submit the application form before the closing date. If you are using the Every Portal for the first time, you will need to register to create and save your candidate profile before applying.

 

For more information about the role and check if you meet the requirements of the person specification, please download the documents below. We welcome visits to school. Please contact the school office on 01423 503011

 

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at recruitment@nsat.org.uk

 

Key Documents:

Job Description - Caretaker.pdf

Person Specification - Caretaker.pdf

Every Candidate Portal - View Job Details

Key Dates:

Application Deadline: Sunday, 18th October 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 19th October 2026

Expected Working Start Date: As soon as possible

 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.  The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provides that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide 

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertises vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC is not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accepts 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.

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Caretaker

Salary: £25,614 - £26,847 FTE (Actual £20,7668 - £21,767)

Grade: CD SCP 3-6

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time

Working Hours: 30 hours per week

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Willow Tree Primary School

About us

Willow Tree Primary is on an exciting journey. Results have improved year-on-year above national averages, and we were proud to be judged Good in all areas by Ofsted in October 2024. We have recently been awarded funding to expand our Nursery provision. We are a large, two-form entry school in the centre of Harrogate and are very proud of our school, children and local community.

We are fortunate to have the incredible facilities, with three school fields, two large playgrounds, an orchard, separate canteen, two halls, gardening and nature areas with a pond and woodland, as well as our own school swimming pool!

We are passionate about outdoor learning, the power of nature to inspire and the learning that comes through hands-on experiences both in and out of school. We prioritise school trips and visits into nature our children benefit from the opportunity to learn outside regularly and connect with the natural environment around them.

Our curriculum is built on a love for reading, a passion for the outdoors and inspiring, immersive learning. Books are the golden thread that run through the school, with stories being used to support learning across the curriculum and throughout the day.

Job Description

Hours of Work: 30 hour per week, all year round. Working pattern: 12:30pm - 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Are you practical, reliable and take pride in maintaining safe, welcoming environments?

We are seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our school remains a safe, secure and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving and being part of a supportive school community.

About the Role:

As Caretaker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep, security and maintenance of the school site and grounds. Working closely with the Estates Manager and wider school team, you will help ensure our facilities are clean, safe and fully operational.

Your duties will include:

  • Opening and securing school buildings and grounds
  • Acting as a designated key holder
  • Carrying out routine site maintenance and minor repairs
  • Undertaking health and safety compliance checks
  • Maintaining external areas, ensuring they are safe and presentable
  • Supporting contractors working on site
  • Moving furniture and equipment as required
  • Receiving deliveries and assisting with site logistics
  • Reporting maintenance issues and helping manage site compliance systems
  • Supporting the school's commitment to health, safety and safeguarding

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has practical maintenance or caretaking experience.
  • Can work independently and use their initiative.
  • Has a good understanding of health and safety practices Is organised, reliable and takes pride in their work.
  • Can build positive working relationships with staff, contractors and visitors Is confident using basic IT systems Is flexible and willing to support across other Trust sites when required.
  • Most importantly, you will share our commitment to creating a safe, positive environment where children can thrive.
  • Has practical maintenance or caretaking experience
  • Can work independently and use their initiative
  • Has a good understanding of health and safety practices
  • Is organised, reliable and takes pride in their work
  • Can build positive working relationships with staff, contractors and visitors
  • Is confident using basic IT systems
  • Is flexible and willing to support across other Trust sites when required
  • Most importantly, you will share our commitment to creating a safe, positive environment where children can thrive.

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Excellent CPD opportunities
  • Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
  • A huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers through our lifestyle benefits provider Vivup.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete your candidate profile via Every Candidate Portal - View Job Details the Every Portal (Apply Now button at the bottom of this page) and fully complete and submit the application form before the closing date. If you are using the Every Portal for the first time, you will need to register to create and save your candidate profile before applying.

For more information about the role and check if you meet the requirements of the person specification, please download the documents below. We welcome visits to school. Please contact the school office on 01423 503011

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at recruitment@nsat.org.uk

Key Documents:

Job Description - Caretaker.pdf

Person Specification - Caretaker.pdf

Every Candidate Portal - View Job Details

Key Dates:

Application Deadline: Sunday, 18th October 2026

Interview Date: Week Commencing 19th October 2026

Expected Working Start Date: As soon as possible

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provides that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertises vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC is not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accepts 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.

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Caretaker

Salary: £20,768 - £21,767

Posted: 30/09/2026

Closing date: 18/10/2026

Closing time: 23:59 (BST)

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