Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
St Aidan's C of E Academy
Hours
15 hours per week
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Grasshopper Smithy Close Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield HD8 9DQ
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£11,604 - £12,186 per annum
Advert Wording
Working pattern 15 hours per week
Contract type Substantive (subject to probationary period)
Start date: September 2025
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, conscientious, highly motivated and capable caretaker / site manager for our school. St Aidan’s CE Academy is a warm and welcoming village school that is committed to
ensuring that we are a place that offers excellence for every child. We are looking for someone with a good range of skills and caretaking experience including building and grounds maintenance, general DIY, security and cleaning.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager to ensure that pupils, staff, governors and visitors are able to work in a welcoming, clean and safe environment.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Be
- Responsible for maintaining and improving our school environment both internally and externally
- Responsible for the opening and locking up the school site
- Responsible for opening the school gate and meeting and greeting pupils and parents on arrival at school
- Competent and confident in carrying out minor repairs in an efficient and safe manner to a high standard
- Able to organise and prioritise work effectively and source and order consumables as required
- Aware of Health and Safety requirements and able to identify any Health and Safety risks and deal with them accordingly (training will be offered)
- Willing to complete training appropriate for the role
- Able to complete all paperwork required to ensure the schools are compliant
You Will Need To
- Have practical experience that will enable you to fix and mend as required
- Be able to carry out a range of physical tasks that will include lifting and carrying,working at heights, etc.
- Be enthusiastic and helpful towards staff and children
- Be open to training that will enable you to fulfil the role which may require additional hours to be worked
- Have an understanding of H.A.S.A.W and C.O.S.H.H (training can be provided)
Skills
Behaviours and Expectations The right behaviours and attitudes are as important to us as the skills you bring to the job. We expect all our employees to demonstrate the following behaviours:
- Positive
- Honesty
- Respectful
- Flexible
- Communicative
- Supportive
General Information
Full training and support, including safeguarding, will be given to the successful candidate. DBS check at the appropriate level, whilst working in schools. This Job Profile is intended to provide an understanding and appreciation of the responsibilities of this particular job. It is not possible to specify every detail and we expect you to work flexibly within your skills, knowledge, experience and grade of this job. Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by telephone – 01484 862142
Applying for the job
An application form can be requested from the school office. Please return completed forms to
[email protected] (School Business Manager)
School type Academy, ages 4 to 10 Education phase Primary School size 147 pupils enrolled Age range 4 to 10 Ofsted Report Available on our school website School website http://www.saintaidans.org.uk
Contact email
[email protected]About St Aidan’s CE Academy
St Aidan’s CE Academy is a warm and welcoming church school that is committed to ensuring that the children are at the heart of everything we do. You will work as part of a team including teachers and other support staff to support the learning and welfare of all pupils. Providing practical support for learning, educational activities, developing social skills, integration and for securing pupils’ physical and emotional wellbeing. We are part of the Learning Accord Multi-Academy Trust. We pride ourselves in providing a safe, happy and caring environment, where all pupils are nurtured and valued. We also hold our staff well-being of paramount importance, and the successful candidate will have access to our enhanced well-being package.
If you require further information about our school, please visit the school’s website. About Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust. The Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust is an inclusive trust which welcomes church
and community schools and celebrates diversity and distinctive context. We recognise that for our learners, life chances are formed throughout their primary education. Our responsibility is to celebrate each child’s talents and build upon each child’s experiences to ensure that they make the progress that they deserve. Our aim is that all will flourish and achieve the highest standards. For further information about the Trust,
please visit: https://www.learningaccord.org/.
Paper applications or CVs will not be accepted.References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other
employment checks. The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Closing date
21 July 2025, 9:00 AM
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