Salary: £25,989 - £27,254 per annum
Grade: E
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week – Weekend Opening and Closing Responsibilities on a Rota Basis
Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, King James’s School
Start date: Immediate Start
Join Our Site Team
King James’s School is seeking a committed and practical Caretaker/Handyperson to join our dedicated Site Team and play a vital role in maintaining our vibrant school environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys a varied role, and wants to make a real difference to the daily experience of students, staff and visitors.
As a key member of the premises team, you will help ensure our school remains safe, secure, welcoming and well-maintained. From carrying out repairs and preventative maintenance to supporting the smooth operation of school events and ensuring the site is ready for learning each day, your work will have a visible impact across the school.
The role includes responsibility, on a rota basis, for opening the school site at weekends and securing the premises at the end of the day, including locking buildings and setting alarms. Flexibility will be required to support the wider site team and provide cover during periods of after school lettings, absence and busy operational periods.
You will be joining a supportive and experienced team led by our Site Manager, within a school that values teamwork, professional development and a positive working culture. We offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement, excellent pension benefits and access to a range of employee wellbeing and discount schemes.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.
For an application form please visit our school website.
Completed applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected] and be received by: 8am Friday 4th September 2026
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Key Documents
Candidate Information Pack
Application Form
Key Dates
Closing Date: 4th September 2026
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds
Using AI? Please follow our guidance to ensure your application reflects your own knowledge and experience: www.northyorks.gov.uk/advice-your-job-application
