Caretaker

Swain House Primary School · Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber

Caretaker at Swain House Primary School, based in Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
2 Oct 2026
Sector
Caretaker

Reference 25a6892ba59a60907c20ec1e2f092bab962bc18a

About the role

What You Will Do • Ensure the school grounds and buildings are exceptionally well-presented, clean, and safely managed • Support the Leadership Team in maintaining a secure site, following health, hygiene, and safety procedures • Act as a dedicated team player, working in close partnership with our afternoon Caretaker. This includes adjusting your hours during school holidays to ensure collaborative, safe working practices • Manage a varied daily workload, balance competing priorities, and multi-task effectively to keep the school running smoothly • Demonstrate a genuine commitment to achieving the best environment for our staff, children, families and the wider community • Be a primary key holder opening school and required to be available for emergency call-outs • Participate in relevant training What We Are Looking For • A problem-solver with a 'can-do' approach, a good sense of humour and the ability to use your own initiative • A genuine desire to be fully involved in the life of our school and community • A solid working knowledge of health, hygiene and safety regulations • Previous experience in grounds maintenance, caretaking, or working within a school environment is desirable • A caring and patient individual who brings enthusiasm and energy to our school community • Someone who remains calm under pressure and is patient and level-headed when handling multiple tasks at once • An excellent communicator who can share information clearly and warmly with colleagues, school leadership, and visitors

Reference: 25a6892ba59a60907c20ec1e2f092bab962bc18a · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 2 Oct 2026 · Listed via Swain House Primary School

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