Caretaker and Groundsperson

**Salary**:£25,989 - £27,254

**Grade**:Grade E Points 6 to 9

**Contract**: Permanent, Full Year

**Hours**: 37 hours per week

**Location**:Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, Risedale School

Do you take pride in maintaining and improving a safe, clean, and welcoming environment? We're looking for a proactive caretaker and groundsperson to join our team.

Risedale School is a thriving and dynamic secondary school committed to providing an exceptional learning environment for our pupils. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled team member to oversee the efficient and safe operation of our extensive school premises and to maintain our grounds.

This is a pivotal role that requires an eye for detail with excellent practical skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards across all aspects of our facilities. You will be instrumental in ensuring our school remains a safe, welcoming, well-presented and inspiring place for our pupils, staff, and the wider community.

**The Role**:
The Caretaker and Groundsperson at Risedale is responsible for maintaining the security, safety, high standards of presentation and cleanliness of all school buildings and grounds.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

- Acting as a key holder, responsible for locking and unlocking buildings. This will require flexibility to support lettings and respond to emergency alarm calls.
- Undertaking minor repairs, replacing light fittings, moving furniture, and ensuring the grounds are free from litter, debris, and snow.
- Testing the fire alarm system weekly, carrying out informal risk assessments, and ensuring all duties are performed in line with health and safety regulations.
- Welcoming contractors, collecting waste, and assisting with cleaning duties during the school day, if needed.
- Awareness of health and safety protocols and a general knowledge of basic repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision and manage time effectively.
- High levels of motivation, punctuality, and flexibility.
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to converse fluently in English.
- Experience in basic repairs and maintenance.
- Experience caring for herbaceous borders, flower beds, shrubs, plants, and lawns.
- Experience using basic hand tools.
- Experience working within the grounds maintenance industry and with grass-cutting machinery is also desirable.
- Possession of a current, full driving license.
- Passion for ensuring that the learning environment accessed by young people meets their needs and motivates them.
- An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance is required, along with a commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

**How to Apply**

PLEASE NOTE: The school will not accept referrals/CVs from supply or employment agencies for this post.

**Key Dates**:
Closing date: 23:59 Thursday, 06th November 2025

Interview date: Friday, 14th November 2025

**Key Documents**:
**Recruitment Pack.pdf

Application Form.docx

**Caretaker and Groundsperson**

**Salary**:£25,989 - £27,254 per annum

**Posted**:15/10/2025

**Closing date**:06/11/2025

**Closing time**:23:59