Caretaker
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 7 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | WF12 9JR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Pentland Infant & Nursery School |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
We are looking to appoint a dedicated, proactive and enthusiastic Caretaker to join Pentland Infant and Nursery School. This key role involves ensuring the upkeep, cleanliness, security and overall health and safety of our school site. You will be responsible for opening and locking the site, daily cleaning, minor repairs and maintenance, carrying out health and safety and compliance checks, and keeping accurate records to ensure the school buildings and grounds operate efficiently for pupils, staff and visitors. We are a warm, nurturing and friendly setting where children are central to everything we do. We hope to find someone with a broad range of practical skills, including general DIY, building and grounds maintenance, cleaning and site security. Previous caretaking experience is desirable but not essential.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager to make sure that pupils, staff, governors and visitors benefit from a safe, tidy and welcoming environment.
This position is for 20 hours per week, worked across split morning and afternoon shifts. Some flexibility will be required, and exact hours will be agreed at interview.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager to make sure that pupils, staff, governors and visitors benefit from a safe, tidy and welcoming environment.
This position is for 20 hours per week, worked across split morning and afternoon shifts. Some flexibility will be required, and exact hours will be agreed at interview.