Caretaker and Groundsperson
Risedale School, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4BD22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, full year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25, 989 - £27, 254
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you take pride in maintaining and improving a safe, clean, and welcoming environment? We're looking for a proactive caretaker and groundsperson to join our team.
Risedale School is a thriving and dynamic secondary school committed to providing an exceptional learning environment for our pupils. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled team member to oversee the efficient and safe operation of our extensive school premises and to maintain our grounds.
This is a pivotal role that requires an eye for detail with excellent practical skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards across all aspects of our facilities. You will be instrumental in ensuring our school remains a safe, welcoming, well-presented and inspiring place for our pupils, staff, and the wider community.
The Role:
The Caretaker and Groundsperson at Risedale is responsible for maintaining the security, safety, high standards of presentation and cleanliness of all school buildings and grounds.
Key responsibilities for this role include:
● Acting as a key holder, locking and unlocking buildings, and responding to emergency calls from the alarm company.
● Undertaking minor repairs, replacing light fittings, moving furniture, and ensuring the grounds are free from litter, debris, and snow.
● Mowing lawns, maintaining hedges and shrubs, marking sports pitches, and applying herbicides, pesticides, and fertiliser.
● Testing the fire alarm system weekly, carrying out informal risk assessments, and ensuring all duties are performed in line with health and safety regulations.
● Welcoming contractors, collecting waste, and assisting with cleaning duties during the school day, if needed.
The Ideal CandidateWill Possess:
● Awareness of health and safety protocols and a general knowledge of basic repairs and maintenance tasks.
● Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage time effectively.
● High levels of motivation, punctuality, and flexibility.
● Good verbal communication skills and the ability to converse fluently in English.
● Experience in basic repairs and maintenance.
● Experience caring for herbaceous borders, flower beds, shrubs, plants, and lawns.
● Experience using basic hand tools.
● Experience working within the grounds maintenance industry and with grass-cutting machinery is also desirable.
● Possession of a current, full driving license.
● Passion for ensuring that the learning environment accessed by young people meets their needs and motivates them.
● An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance is required, along with a commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
How to Apply
An application pack, including a job description and person specification, can be downloaded from our school website: risedale.org.uk/joining-us/recruitment
We welcome informal visits to the school prior to application. Please contact armstrong.a@risedale.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.
Completed application forms should be emailed to jobs@risedale.org.uk or alternatively can be posted to Mrs L Greenwood, Headteacher, Risedale School, Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 4BD.
PLEASE NOTE: The school will not accept referrals/CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post.
Closing date: 23:59 Thursday, 6th November 2025
Interview date: Friday, 14th November 2025 (TBC)
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The successful applicant will, therefore, be required to complete an enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
What the school offers its staff
A chance to develop and enhance your skill set in a supportive environment
Access to a staff benefits scheme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Risedale School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in our school. We will protect and support our vulnerable children, children who need support through early help, children in need and children who have a child protection plan. All North Yorkshire schools, including Risedale School, follow the North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership procedures.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Risedale School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 543 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Risedale School website
- Email address
- jobs@risedale.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01748 833501
Risedale School is a smaller than the average-sized secondary school and currently has over 580 pupils aged 11-16 years. It enjoys an enviable and growing reputation in its local community. Links with the Armed Forces are strong. The school has one of the largest proportions of service children (over 52%) of any secondary school in the UK. This military connection is an essential part of the school’s distinctive character.
Arranging a visit to Risedale School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@risedale.org.uk.
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