Caretaker

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A school staffing agency is seeking a Caretaker to maintain cleanliness and safety within a school environment. Responsibilities include minor repairs, ensuring security of the premises, and supporting school events setup. Candidates should have some experience and be willing to register with the agency, including obtaining a DBS check. Opportunities for both full-time and part-time positions are available with potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Experience as a caretaker in a school environment is advantageous.
• Willingness to work on a temporary basis.
• Ability to provide right to work documents and obtain an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of school premises and facilities.
• Carry out minor repairs and basic DIY tasks.
• Open and lock school buildings, ensuring security.
• Monitor heating, lighting, and energy use.
• Assist with setting up for school events.

Job description

Are you a Caretaker looking for work in a school environment? It is ADVANTAGEOUS that applicants have some school caretaker experience and are proficient in ensuring cleanliness, tidiness and maintenance. You MUST BE willing to work on a TEMPORARY basis and between the hours of 8:00am & 4:30pm. There will be full time and part time positions available throughout the school year and there may also be an opportunity to move to a permanent contract within the school you work at, although this is not guaranteed.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Ensuring the school premises, grounds and facilities are clean, safe and well-maintained
• Carry out minor repairs, maintenance and basic DIY tasks
• Open and lock up the school buildings, ensuring security systems are in place
• Monitor heating, lighting and energy use
• Support with setting up rooms and equipment for school events

Requirements

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FULLY REGISTER WITH US INCLUDING PROVIDING RIGHT TO WORK DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH OBTAINING AN ENHANCED CHILD WORKFORCE DBS THAT WILL BE PROCESSED BY US BUT COME AT A COST OF £56 (UNLESS YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE REGISTERED ON THE UPDATE SERVICE). PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO DO THIS.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.