The posting
Caretaker
Full or Part Time opportunities available
Permanent, Full Year
NJC Grade C, SCP3 - SCP4
£13.28 to £13.49 per hour
Required as soon as possible
Location: Base School: St Peter’s CE Primary School, Harrogate, with travel to other Trust sites as required
Salary: NJC Terms and Conditions
Contract Type: Full or Part Time, Permanent, Full Year, Working Pattern to be agreed
Hours: Various, to be agreed
Join our Estates Team
Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is looking for practical, reliable and enthusiastic Caretakers to help maintain safe, welcoming and well-presented school environments.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking either:
Full-time employment
Part-time employment
Flexible working arrangements
Job share opportunities
The role is based at St Peter's CE Primary School, Harrogate, with occasional support provided to other Trust schools when required, depending on hours worked.
Whether you have previous caretaker experience, facilities management experience, maintenance skills, trade skills, or simply enjoy practical hands-on work, we would like to hear from you. Full training and support will be provided.
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same. You will play an important part in helping our schools operate safely and efficiently while providing a positive environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
Typical duties include:
Opening, school buildings
Carrying out basic repairs and maintenance
Painting and decorating tasks
Setting up rooms and moving equipment
Supporting health and safety checks
Receiving deliveries and assisting contractors
General site upkeep and presentation
Supporting grounds and outdoor areas
Assisting with additional maintenance work during school holiday periods
Travel between school sites during the working day will be treated as working time and mileage expenses will be reimbursed in line with Trust policy.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Enjoys practical, hands-on work
Can carry out basic DIY and maintenance tasks
Is reliable, organised and takes pride in their work
Can work independently and use initiative
Has a positive and flexible approach
Communicates well with colleagues and contractors
Is committed to maintaining safe environments for children and young people
Previous caretaker, facilities, maintenance, property, construction, trade or site management experience would be helpful but is not essential.
Training will be provided for the right candidate.
Why Join Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust?
We are a successful multi-academy trust serving schools across Harrogate and Craven.
We offer:
A friendly and supportive working environment
Full training and development opportunities
Local Government Pension Scheme
25 days annual leave, rising with service, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
Mileage reimbursement where applicable
Paid overtime or time off in lieu where appropriate
The opportunity to make a real difference in our schools and communities
Interested?
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Amanda Foster, School Business Manager by emailing [email protected] or telephoning (01423) 569684
For more information about Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust, visit www.ycst.co.uk
Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026 at 9.00am
We reserve the right to close the advert early, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is a cross-phase multi academy trust currently of twelve schools - one secondary and eleven primaries, which includes a mix of both Church of England and community schools, based in and around Harrogate and Craven. With an underpinning mission of “ambition, learning and enrichment for all,” our schools deliver high-quality education through rich and broad learning experiences that enable pupils to flourish. Our focus on respecting and valuing our whole trust community combined with a growing professional development offer further underpins our commitment to staff.
Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will
receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the
Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to
satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check
for work with children.
An online search may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse
community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.
