Temporary School Caretaker

http://veritas-education.com/job-search/34097-temporary-school-caretaker/support-staff/york/job2025-09-11 08:53:492025-10-08 Veritas Education
Job Type Permanent Part Time
Location York, North Yorkshire
Area Leeds, United KingdomYork, United Kingdom Leeds United Kingdom York, North Yorkshire
Sector Primary Education - Support Staff
Salary £13.00 - £14 per hour + dependent on the role and experience
Start Date Start dates as required
Advertiser remoteapi
Job Ref PRCT_1757577229
Job Views 29
Description

Temporary School Caretaker - York, North Yorkshire

Location: Various Schools across York Employment Type: Temporary / Flexible Work. Some split shifts may be requiredSalary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced caretaker looking for flexible, temporary work in schools across York? Veritas Education is currently seeking skilled and reliable Caretakers to work on a temporary basis across a range of primary and secondary schools in York, North Yorkshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous caretaking, site management, or facilities experience who enjoys variety and is confident stepping into different school environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Opening and closing school premises, ensuring site security

  • General maintenance, repairs, and DIY tasks

  • Ensuring health and safety standards are met

  • Supporting cleaning staff and ensuring cleanliness across the site

  • Setting up rooms for school events or meetings

  • Reporting any issues or hazards to senior staff

  • Grounds maintenance and occasional porter duties

  • Requirements:

  • Previous caretaking or facilities management experience (preferably in a school or public setting)

  • A proactive, reliable, and flexible attitude

  • Ability to work independently and use initiative

  • Good understanding of health & safety practices

  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

  • Driving licence and own transport desirable (due to travel between school sites)

  • Why Work with Veritas Education?

  • Competitive daily pay rates

  • Flexibility to choose assignments that suit your schedule

  • Ongoing support from a dedicated team

  • Opportunities to gain experience in a range of school settings

  • If you have relevant experience and are looking for flexible caretaker roles in York, please send your CV

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview
  • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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