£26,847 per year
10 days until closing
Deadline: Friday, 13 November 2026
Type
Full Time
Start Date
Negotiable
Experience
Not specified
Visa / Relocation
Not provided
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Job Description
About the Role
Worthinghead Primary School is seeking a dependable and practical Caretaker following the retirement of its long-standing postholder. This is a permanent, full-time position working 37 hours per week, all year round, Monday to Friday. The split shifts are 7:00am to 10:25am and 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
The salary is £13.92 per hour, equivalent to £26,847 per annum. Additional overtime is payable for occasional evening or weekend lettings and emergency call-outs. The role is due to begin on 4 January 2027.
You will take pride in maintaining safe, secure and welcoming premises for pupils, colleagues and visitors. The successful candidate will be proactive, organised and able to manage competing priorities independently while responding flexibly to the school's day-to-day needs.
Visits to the school are considered an essential first step and can be arranged by emailing [contact the school]. Applications close at 12pm on 13 November 2026.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain the school buildings, grounds and facilities to a high standard.
Undertake general repairs and maintenance, including basic plumbing, decorating and outdoor grounds work.
Support the safety, security, cleanliness and presentation of the school site.
Prioritise tasks effectively and respond promptly to emerging premises issues.
Develop positive, respectful relationships with pupils, staff, parents, visitors and contractors.
Support occasional evening or weekend lettings and attend emergency call-outs when required.
Applicants should bring relevant practical experience gained as a caretaker, handyperson or site manager, ideally within an education or community environment. Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills are essential, together with a flexible, can-do approach.
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What We Offer
A friendly and welcoming primary school community.
Support from the Headteacher, Leadership Team, Governing Body and wider staff team.
A varied and rewarding role in which no two days are the same.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Generous annual leave and ongoing training opportunities.
Additional paid overtime for eligible lettings and emergency call-outs.
About the School
Worthinghead Primary School is a local authority maintained primary school serving 203 pupils aged 5 to 11. Located on the southern outskirts of Bradford, close to the M62 and the borders with Calderdale, Kirklees and Leeds, the school promotes the motto “Be Kind, Work Hard and Grow”.
The school takes pride in its vibrant classrooms, outdoor grounds and Green Wood Forest area. Worthinghead Primary School is committed to equal opportunities, safer recruitment, and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Benefits & Perks
About Worthinghead Primary School
Worthinghead Primary School is a local authority maintained primary school for children aged 5 to 11 in the south of Bradford, West Yorkshire. Serving 203 pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2, the school is conveniently located near the M62 and the borders with Calderdale, Kirklees and Leeds. Its warm, aspirational ethos is captured by the motto “Be Kind, Work Hard and Grow”, which reflects a commitment to positive relationships, effort and personal development throughout the school community.
The school takes pride in providing vibrant classrooms and attractive outdoor spaces that support learning, play and wellbeing. Its grounds include the distinctive Green Wood Forest area, giving pupils opportunities to engage with nature and enjoy an enriching environment beyond the classroom. Worthinghead Primary School values equal opportunities and is firmly committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child. Positive relationships among pupils, families, colleagues and visitors are central to its community-focused approach.
Working at Worthinghead Primary School means joining a friendly, welcoming team supported by the Headteacher, Leadership Team, Governing Body and wider staff. Employees can expect a varied working environment where their contribution directly supports pupils’ safety, comfort and education. The school offers ongoing training opportunities, generous annual leave for eligible support staff and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Colleagues are encouraged to work collaboratively, take pride in high standards and contribute proactively to school life.
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