Cleaner, Caretaker and Catering Assistant

Salary: £12.60 - £13.05 per hour + up to 10% recruitment payment *

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Up to 26 hours per week

Location: Crayke Primary School, Easingwold

North Yorkshire Council is currently recruiting for several key positions in Crayke School that help keep the school clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff. Whether your strengths lie in cleaning, caretaking, or catering, we have a role that could be perfect for you.

About the School

We are a happy and caring school family, which respects everyone as an individual, our vision is to grow compassionate, confident and resilient learners who fulfil their unique potential and become the best version of themselves to thrive in an ever-changing world.

The Role

As part of our facilities and catering team, you’ll help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students and staff.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Cleaning duties such as dusting and vacuuming and generally helping maintain a high level of hygiene across the site.
• Opening and securing the site, including setting alarms
• Supporting food preparation, serving meals, and cleaning the dining area

Flexible part-time hours available:

• Cleaning: 4:00 PM – 6:15 PM (11 hours per week)
• Caretaking: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM + evening lock-up (7.5 hours per week)
• Catering: Hours vary depending on school needs (7.5 hours per week- term time only)

Full uniform and safety footwear will be provided, along with full training

You’re welcome to apply for one, two, or even all three roles—whatever suits you best! Just let us know in your supporting evidence which position(s) you’re interested in.

• The basic hourly rate for these posts is £12.60 - £13.05, for the right candidate a recruitment welcome payment of up to 10% of the starting salary may be payable as a one-off welcome payment.

What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

• a local government pension scheme with a 18.1% employer contribution
• salary sacrifice schemes
• modern flexible working practices
• learning and development packages
• career advancement opportunities
• employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts
• green car and cycle schemes
• travel loans
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Want to know more?

For an informal conversation about the cleaner/ caretaker role, please contact Meika Hitch via [email protected]

For the Catering Assistant role, please contact Elaine Clemit, Area Manager, on 07816251202.

Please note we will be interviewing whilst the role is live and reserve the right to close the advert should suitable candidates be appointed

Key Dates:

Closing date: 22.06.2025

Interview date: TBC

Key Documents:

Job description - Cleaner.pdf

Job description - Caretaker.pdf

Job description - Catering Assistant.pdf

This post requires an Enhanced DBS, the cost of which will be met by the Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.

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 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.