Assistant Caretaker

Wellesbourne CofE Primary School; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellesbourne CofE Primary School is seeking an Assistant Caretaker to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment. You will work closely with the Caretaker on day‑to‑day site operations, security, and facilities management across the school site.

The role suits someone with practical DIY and maintenance skills, a proactive and flexible approach, and a commitment to health, safety and safeguarding. You will contribute to keeping classrooms, corridors and external areas tidy and well‑presented.

Qualifications

• Practical DIY and maintenance skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Good organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• A commitment to health, safety and safeguarding.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Pride in maintaining high standards and creating a positive school environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine opening/closing and securing buildings and grounds.
• Support cleaning duties and monitor cleaning standards.
• Carry out regular site inspections to identify hazards.
• Undertake a range of minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Welcome and direct contractors and monitor work quality.
• Receive deliveries and store materials safely.

Skills

Practical DIY

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Health & safety

Job description

Assistant Caretaker

The Assistant Caretaker plays a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming and well‑maintained environment where pupils, staff and visitors can thrive. Working closely with the Caretaker, you will help ensure the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the school site through a combination of practical maintenance, site security, health and safety, facilities management, and teamwork.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys problem‑solving, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and has strong DIY and practical maintenance skills.

Key Responsibilities

Security and Site Management

• Assist with the routine and non‑routine opening, closing and securing of school buildings and grounds.
• Support the implementation of site security procedures to help maintain a safe environment.
• Help prevent unauthorised access and trespassing on school premises.
• Monitor site access and assist in preventing unauthorised parking.
• Provide emergency access to the school during adverse weather conditions or other emergency situations.

Facilities and Cleaning Standards

• Support the organisation and allocation of cleaning duties.
• Monitor cleaning standards and help maintain a clean, safe and attractive environment throughout the school.
• Carry out cleaning duties within designated areas when required.
• Assist with floor maintenance.
• Ensure outdoor areas, pathways and play spaces remain clean and litter‑free.

Health and Safety

• Carry out regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure prompt action is taken.
• Support the school's health and safety procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe environment for all users.
• Assist the Caretaker with risk assessments and safety monitoring.

Maintenance and Repairs

• Undertake a wide range of minor repairs, maintenance tasks and improvements across the school site.
• Maintain and repair basic tools and equipment to ensure they remain safe and operational.
• Monitor the condition of buildings, fixtures and equipment, reporting larger repairs or specialist works as required.
• Support the operation and monitoring of heating systems, ensuring comfortable temperatures and an adequate hot water supply.
• Assist with boiler room checks and routine maintenance.
• Inspect drains and gullies, clearing minor blockages and ensuring effective drainage.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations including fire, flood, break‑ins, accidents or significant damage.
• Ensure all caretaking and cleaning equipment is maintained in a safe working condition.

Contractor and Site Support

• Welcome and direct contractors to relevant work areas.
• Assist in monitoring completed work and reporting on the quality of maintenance and repair activities.
• Report damage, defects and maintenance issues promptly and accurately.

Stock and Resource Management

• Receive deliveries and ensure materials, equipment and supplies are stored safely and appropriately.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure essential supplies, including cleaning materials, fuel and replacement light bulbs, are readily available.

School Operations Support

• Assist with the setting up and movement of furniture, equipment and resources for events, examinations and school activities.
• Support the wider school team with practical tasks that contribute to the smooth running of the site.
• Deputise for the Caretaker during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of service and site management.

What We're Looking For

• Practical DIY and maintenance skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Good organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• A commitment to health, safety and safeguarding.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Pride in maintaining high standards and creating a positive school environment.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a real difference every day. The Assistant Caretaker is a visible and valued member of the school community, helping to ensure that our pupils and staff enjoy a safe, secure and inspiring environment in which to learn and work.