VACANCY: Assistant Caretaker (Casual)
School: Mount Pleasant Primary School
Contract Type: Casual
Working Pattern: Term Time + 15 days
Closing date: Thursday 24th July 2025 (9am)
Commence: As soon as possible
We are a brand-new school and are seeking to appoint a casual caretaker who will support our School Caretaker in all areas of maintenance, cleanliness, health and safety and security. 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:
- a hardworking and reliable individual who will play a key part in maintaining and improving our school environment and who will have a sense of pride in their role and in our school.
- able to maintain high standards of cleanliness/workmanship within the school and be competent and confident in carrying out building maintenance work i.e. minor plumbing, repairs, joinery etc. in an efficient and safe manner to a high standard.
- able to organise and prioritise work effectively and be reliable with time-keeping.
- aware of health and safety requirements and be able to identify any health and safety risks and deal with accordingly.
- able to work on their own initiative and be proactive.
The successful candidate will be called in as and when needed from Monday to Friday. A morning shift will start at 6.30am to 10.30am and an afternoon shift starting from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
Mount Pleasant Primary School is a thriving, happy and successful school. We have good links with our local community and work hard to ensure pupils have positive, enriching experiences during their time with us.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
To apply for this job, please download and complete the application form attached. A CV is not required.
Application forms can either handed in at the office or submitted via email marked for the attention of the Headteacher via mpps.jobs@kirkleeseducation.uk
The closing date is by 9am on Thursday 25th July 2025. Please note that only correct and fully completed application, submitted before the closing deadline, will be considered.