Senior Caretaker

Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9AN

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  3 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 23 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary £26,403 pro rata Actual Salary £16,412

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Headteacher, Staff and Governing Body of Flushdyke Junior and Infant School are seeking to appoint a skilled and effective Senior Caretaker from the start of the Summer Term.

We are a small Junior and Infant School catering for pupils aged from 3 to 11, which benefits from an attractive building and grounds, including an extensive woodland, natural pond and gardens. We are extremely proud of our high standards and of our commitment to improving outcomes for all our pupils. We were judged by Ofsted to be a good school in our most recent inspection (2022) and we continue to strive to be the best that we can be for our children, parents and the local community.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person to undertake responsibility for the day-to-day management of the premises related functions, including maintenance and security of the building and site. We would also particularly welcome someone who can become an integral and valued member of our warm, caring school community, who is willing to make a positive difference to the learning of our children and contributes towards the wider community of the school.

Primarily, we are looking for an individual who wants to work as part of a team, making a real difference at our school through:

• Undertaking and arranging repairs, maintenance and decoration
• Undertaking horticultural activities, gardening and maintenance
• Contributing to effective risk management
• Overseeing cleaning services
• Contributing to Health and Safety related policies and procedures and successfully implementing agreed improvements
• Co-ordinating lettings and carrying out associated clerical tasks
• Contributing to the vision and values of the school

You will need:

• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Skills and willingness to work in and develop our outdoor environment
• Experience of horticultural work and an ability to relate well to children
• A competent skill-set which enables you to carry out general repairs and maintenance duties
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with adults and children
• Self-motivated and willing to identify areas around school where actions are needed
• Flexibility and a good sense of humour
• Working knowledge of relevant policies, codes of practice and legislation in particular relating to Health and Safety
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification is desirable

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A friendly and supportive Governing Body and staff team, where everyone is valued
• A school which puts the development and well-being of children at the forefront of all its work
• A committed and hardworking staff team
• Opportunities to develop professionally
• A school which is focused and committed to continuous improvement

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Jane Wood, the School Business Manager, on 01924 261988 or email admin@flushdyke.wakefield.sch.uk

Completed application forms should be returned to school by 12 noon on Wednesday 3rd June. Please send your completed application forms to headteacher@flushdyke.wakefield.sch.uk or alternatively, for paper copies, post them to the school address detailed at the top of the advert.

Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 4th June

Interviews will take place on week commencing 8th June

The successful candidate will be required to start asap

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Specification - Senior Caretaker - May 26.pdf - 186 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 112 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School website
• Email address: jwood@flushdyke.wakefield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01924 261988
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ossett-flushdyke-junior-and-infant-school

 Flushdyke Junior and Infant School is a small, inclusive and thriving community with big ambitions. As a staff team, we are fully committed to ensuring that all children reach their potential and have plenty of opportunities to ‘Fly High at Flushdyke’.


Firm in our belief that children come first, we strive to ensure that all pupils at Flushdyke feel happy and safe. With our children being the leaders of the future, we actively promote independence, confidence and teamwork 

Arranging a visit to Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jwood@flushdyke.wakefield.sch.uk.

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