Salary: £17,560 - £19,445
Contract type: Permanent
Working Hours: 30, Term Time only +3 weeks; or 25, Whole Time
Location: York, North Yorkshire - Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Primary
The working pattern can be flexible; however, it will be split shifts. The following hours are available per week: 25 hours, Whole Time (£17,560 - £17,840) or 30 hours, Term Time only plus 3 weeks (£19,140 - £19,445).
This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably experienced caretaking professional who will join a team delivering effective estates and facilities management services across our schools.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- The completion of all site-based duties including weekly compliance activities
- General maintenance
- Painting and decorating
- Minor refurbishment works
- Porterage
- Key holding
- Safeguarding
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and supportive School Family where all children and adults are encouraged to grow and develop to their full potential. The school has great facilities including a large hall, a good quality playing field, sports tarmac MUGA, art and craft area and more.
The Estates and Facilities Team sits centrally within Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trusts in the UK.
For further information and to apply, please click on this link: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-NPCAT-0048
Key document: Primary Site Operative - Job Description and Person Specification.pdf
Closing date: Monday 10th August 2026 by 9am
Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. The successful candidate will be required to sign a Catholic Education Service contract.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertises vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC is not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accepts 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.
