School Caretaker
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2026 |
| Location: | WF8 1AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Catch 22 Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 72092-43146 |
Summary
Location: Pontefract
Pay rate: Around £12.71 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary until August
We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hands‑on Caretaker to join a busy school in Pontefract. This is a key role in ensuring the school site remains safe, secure, and well maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors.
About the role:
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Monday - Friday: Between hours of 6 AM and 5 PM.
• Around £12.71 Per hour
• Weekly pay
• Opening and closing the school site
• General maintenance and basic repairs
• Health & safety checks across the premises
• Setting up rooms for events and school activities
• Monitoring the security of the site and responding to emergencies
• Liaising with contractors where required
• Ensuring outdoor areas and buildings are kept safe and presentable
• Have previous caretaking, maintenance, or site management experience (school experience desirable)
• Be practical, proactive, and reliable
• Understand health & safety requirements in a school environment
• Be flexible and happy to work split shifts
• Must have an Enhanced DBS check