Closing Date
25th September 2025
Location
Forest of Galtres Anglican / Methodist Primary Academy
*Please note: the Diocese of York is not the employer*
We are looking to appoint a Caretaker for 5 hours per week, on a permanent, term time plus 2 week basis to join our team at Forest of Galtres Anglican Methodist Primary School.
This role is to provide high quality effective caretaking services to ensure a secure, safe and hygienic environment for all building users. The caretaker and cleaning team as a whole are responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and buildings throughout the school.
The post is required to work with tools, cleaning equipment and products which contain chemicals, but the necessary protective clothing will be provided. Also required to work outdoors in all weathers to ensure the school premises is safe.
What we can offer:
* A commitment to support your professional development
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Occupational Health
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* On site free car parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 5 Hours per Week, Term Time plus 2 weeks. To work Monday – Friday 5-6pm
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Support Services Manager
Travel Required: No
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information
Application Process
For further details and to apply please visit; Caretaker at Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School, York, North Yorkshire | MyNewTerm. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
Heartwood Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.