Salary: £25,989 - £27,254 per annum
Grade: E
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, King James’s School
King James’s School is offering an exciting opportunity to work as a Caretaker within the heart of our vibrant, modern school.
The role is a site maintenance role with occasional repair work, including emergency repairs. This role will be predominately outdoors and will suit those wanting to work in this environment. Your responsibilities will include everything that has to do with the look, operation, security and function of the school.
You will have a helpful and friendly manner and be able to work as part of a team to carry out site related duties. You will be a responsible key holder and have previous experience in a similar role. You will require knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations.
We offer a competitive salary, generous holidays (starting at 28 days plus bank holidays), access to a contributory local pension scheme and other additional staff benefits. The usual working times will be 9am – 5pm but flexibility would be required to cover colleagues’ absences as needed. The working pattern would be Monday to Friday (during term-time you may be offered overtime, including weekends).
We take pride in our open, friendly ethos and are committed to high quality professional development. You will be directly supporting our Site Manager as part of a highly committed site team.
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 14th August 2026 Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
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Key Dates
Closing Date: 14th August 2026
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