School Caretaker

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pmContract: Long-Term TemporaryOptions: All-Year Round or term time only options

We are seeking an experienced School Caretaker to join a lovely primary school on a long-term temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous school site experience who is looking for a stable role within a supportive educational environment.

The Role

As Caretaker, you will be responsible for helping to maintain a safe, secure and well-presented school site for pupils, staff and visitors. Working closely with the site team, you will carry out a variety of maintenance, security and facilities duties to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Opening/securing the school premises.
• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs and basic DIY tasks.
• Undertaking regular health and safety checks.
• Setting up rooms for meetings, assemblies and school events.
• Assisting with site security and monitoring contractors on site.
• Maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of external areas.
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests.
• Computer literate - Using the school's facilities management software to manage, update and complete tasks

Requirements

Essential:

• Previous experience working as a Caretaker, Site Assistant or Premises Assistant within a school environment.
• Good practical maintenance and handyman skills.
• Computer literacy and confidence using software systems to manage workloads and maintenance requests.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

If you have previous school caretaker experience and are comfortable using computer-based maintenance systems, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today