Caretaker Salary: £25,989 - £27,254 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours/Working Pattern: Full Time
Grade: E
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, King James's School
King James's School is offering an exciting opportunity to work as a Caretaker within the heart of our vibrant, modern school.
The role is a site maintenance role with occasional repair work, including emergency repairs. This role will be predominately outdoors and will suit those wanting to work in this environment. Your responsibilities will include everything that has to do with the look, operation, security and function of the school.
You will have a helpful and friendly manner and be able to work as part of a team to carry out site related duties. You will be a responsible key holder and have previous experience in a similar role. You will require knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations.
We offer a competitive salary, generous holidays (starting at 28 days plus bank holidays), access to a contributory local pension scheme and other additional staff benefits. The usual working times will be 9am - 5pm but flexibility would be required to cover colleagues' absences as needed. The working pattern would be Monday to Friday (during term-time you may be offered overtime, including weekends).
We take pride in our open, friendly ethos and are committed to high quality professional development. You will be directly supporting our Site Manager as part of a highly committed site team.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.
For an application form please visit our school website.
Completed applications must be submitted via email to: recruitment@king-james.co.uk and be received by 8am Friday 14th August 2026 Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
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Closing Date: 14th August 2026
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept 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.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Using AI? Please follow our guidance to ensure your application reflects your own knowledge and experience: www.northyorks.gov.uk/advice-your-job-application
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Caretaker
Salary: £25,989 - £27,254 per annum
Grade: E
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, King James's School
King James's School is offering an exciting opportunity to work as a Caretaker within the heart of our vibrant, modern school.
The role is a site maintenance role with occasional repair work, including emergency repairs. This role will be predominately outdoors and will suit those wanting to work in this environment. Your responsibilities will include everything that has to do with the look, operation, security and function of the school.
You will have a helpful and friendly manner and be able to work as part of a team to carry out site related duties. You will be a responsible key holder and have previous experience in a similar role. You will require knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations.
We offer a competitive salary, generous holidays (starting at 28 days plus bank holidays), access to a contributory local pension scheme and other additional staff benefits. The usual working times will be 9am - 5pm but flexibility would be required to cover colleagues' absences as needed. The working pattern would be Monday to Friday (during term-time you may be offered overtime, including weekends).
We take pride in our open, friendly ethos and are committed to high quality professional development. You will be directly supporting our Site Manager as part of a highly committed site team.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.
For an application form please visit our school website.
Completed applications must be submitted via email to: recruitment@king-james.co.uk and be received by 8am Friday 14th August 2026 Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Key Documents
Candidate Information
Application Form
Key Dates
Closing Date: 14th August 2026
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept 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.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Using AI? Please follow our guidance to ensure your application reflects your own knowledge and experience: www.northyorks.gov.uk/advice-your-job-application
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Caretaker
Salary: £25,989 - £27,254 per annum
Posted: 23/07/2026
Closing date: 14/08/2026
Closing time: 23:59
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