School Caretaker | Primary School | Leeds

Position: Caretaker
Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate / Negotiable

School Caretaker Role in a Primary School

A friendly and well-maintained primary school in Leeds is seeking to appoint a School Caretaker to join its site team. This is a full-time role within a supportive school environment that values safety, cleanliness, and effective site management.

The caretaking team plays a key role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, and fully operational for staff and pupils each day.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, security, and upkeep of the school site, ensuring all facilities are safe, clean, and well maintained.

The role involves carrying out basic repairs, site checks, health and safety compliance tasks, and supporting school events and deliveries.

You will work closely with school leadership and support staff to ensure the smooth running of the school premises.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school site daily

• Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs

• Ensure health and safety checks are completed

• Maintain cleanliness and general upkeep of buildings and grounds

• Support setting up rooms for events and activities

• Monitor contractors and deliveries on site

• Report and escalate larger maintenance issues

• Ensure safeguarding and site security procedures are followed

The School Environment

This primary school in Leeds provides a welcoming and community-focused environment where pupil safety and wellbeing are a top priority.

The site team works closely together to maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised school environment that supports high-quality teaching and learning.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance, or site work (school experience desirable)

• Basic DIY and repair skills

• Good understanding of health and safety practices

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Reliable, practical, and proactive approach

Desirable

• Experience working in a school environment

• Basic plumbing, electrical, or general maintenance skills

• Knowledge of safeguarding in schools

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Caretaker role in Leeds, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.