Caretaker

‘Are you seeking a new and rewarding challenge? Do you have a genuine passion for making a difference? If your answer is a resounding 'Yes,' then you might be the ideal candidate we're searching for.’ 

About the role 

We are seeking to appoint a committed Caretaker at Carleton Park Junior & Infant School. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in providing a well maintained, safe, secure, and clean working environment for the school. They will undertake activities to maintain a safe and clean internal and external environment, and undertake routine checks as required. 

Key responsibilities:  

• The management and delivery of reactive maintenance tasks 

• Undertaking compliance tasks as required and record evidence on a computerised system 

• Providing day to day supervision to a team of cleaners, ensuring duties are carried out to the highest of standards. 

• Maintaining site security through locking and unlocking the school’s buildings, setting the security alarm and other security systems where applicable 

This is a 37 hours per week, all year round, permanent contract. The successful candidate will be on a daily split shift pattern: 

Monday to Thursday: 06:30 – 10:00, 14:00 – 18:00  

Friday: 06:30 – 10:00, 14:00 – 17:30 

About Carleton Park Junior and Infant School  

Carleton Park Junior & Infant School is renowned for exceptional academic achievements, both locally and nationally.   

• Recognised as the 2024 leading primary school in the Wakefield district   

• Ranked among the top 1% of primary schools nationwide for pupil progress  

• Featured in the Times Top 500 Primary Schools in England (2024) proudly securing the 310th place, putting us in the top 3% nationally.  

• Rated outstanding in all five inspected judgement areas by Ofsted (November 2024).  

 In our 2025 staff survey with Edurio, Carleton Park Junior & Infant School received fantastic results, with 96% of staff saying they would recommend the school as a good place to work. 

 Here’s what our staff had to say…  

“The staff are committed and more importantly, kind to one another. The staff look after each other and collectively ensure everyone feels part of the team and cared for.”    

“I am not just stating this because I work here. Carleton Park is an exceptional school with a strong staff team that supports children both educationally and with their personal development. I wish my child had had the same diet of education that this school offers its pupils.”  

What can we offer you?   

Be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing and work-life balance. We offer a supportive environment with benefits designed to help you thrive:  

• For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days.  These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals.    

• Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.  

• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities  

• Generous employer pension (West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS)  

• Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary starting at 26 days, increasing to 31 days following 5 years of service.  This is in addition to 8 statutory bank holidays 

• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance  

• Cycle to work scheme, Blue Light card, discounted gym membership    

• Free eyecare via Specsavers, childcare vouchers   

• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)   

• Discounts at numerous retailers including O2  

• Free flu vaccinations. 

You can find further information about staff benefits, development opportunities and why you should work with us in the attached ‘Working for us’ booklet and by visiting our website.  

About Pontefract Academies Trust   

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primary and two secondary schools. Our mission is to run high-quality, high-achieving schools that give our children and young people the chances in life they deserve.  

We take pride in our workplace culture and the strength of our team.  By joining Pontefract Academies Trust, you will be part of one of the top 10 performing trusts nationally based on staff feedback (Eduiro 2025 staff survey). We received outstanding feedback, earning three awards based on national data from the 2024/25 academic year:  

• National: Trust Value Award – Excellence  

• Regional: Staff Choice Award (Larks Hill Junior & Infant School)  

• Regional: Trust Benefit School Award (De Lacy Primary School)  

These awards reflect the culture we’ve built – one where staff feel valued, listened to, and part of something meaningful.  

Looking ahead, we’ve recently announced an exciting development, a proposed merger with Ark Schools, planned for September 2026. This step reflects our ambition to grow, never settle, and to do what’s right for our pupils, staff, and community. This change will bring even stronger support, greater collaboration, and more opportunities. We’re excited for what’s ahead and we hope that you’ll consider joining us as we continue to grow.   

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join a workplace that invests in you, your career, your wellbeing and your future.   

Key Dates 

• Application Deadline: 10:00am Friday 9th January 2026 

• Interviews to be held week commencing 12th January 2026 

• Start date: ASAP 

Application Process 

• Complete an application form in SamPeople Recruit via our website  

Important Links 

• Pontefract Academies Trust Website 

• Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028 

• Carleton Park J & I School 

Contact Information 

• Tel: 01977 722615 

• Email: recruitment@carletonpark.patrust.org.uk