Caretaker

Monarch Education Furniture; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a reliable School Caretaker for a primary school in Birmingham. This full-time position offers the opportunity to maintain a safe and clean environment, ensuring the school operates smoothly. Ideal candidates will have previous caretaking experience, practical skills in maintenance tasks, and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations. Join a friendly team dedicated to providing a quality learning environment for children. With flexible working opportunities and access to continuous learning, this role is perfect for proactive individuals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to continuous learning and development

Refer a Friend scheme with bonuses

Exclusive vacancies within local schools

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Caretaker or Site Manager in a school or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school site, including setting alarms.
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs inside and outside.
• Monitoring heating, lighting, and plumbing systems.

Skills

Plumbing

Decorating

Joinery

General maintenance

Time management

Health & safety regulations

Job description

Job Description

School Caretaker - Primary School

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Monarch Education is working on behalf of a friendly and welcoming primary school in Birmingham seeking a reliable and experienced School Caretaker to join their team from September 2025. This full-time role is ideal for someone with previous caretaking experience in a school setting, committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and well-functioning environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school site, including setting alarms and conducting routine security checks.
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs inside and outside the school building.
• Monitoring and maintaining heating, lighting, and plumbing systems, and reporting larger issues.
• Completing and recording health and safety checks in accordance with school policy.
• Managing the cleanliness and tidiness of school grounds, including basic gardening and grounds upkeep.
• Assisting with setting up rooms for school events or activities, including moving furniture and equipment.
• Liaising with external contractors and ensuring compliance with site regulations and safeguarding policies.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Caretaker or Site Manager in a school or similar environment.
• Practical skills in plumbing, decorating, joinery, and general maintenance tasks.
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations, risk assessments, and security procedures.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• A reliable, proactive, and trustworthy work approach.
• A valid enhanced DBS check on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Monarch Education is proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the education industry. We offer:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to continuous learning and development through our Affinity Academy
• A 'Refer a Friend' scheme with bonuses up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

Visit our website to learn more about Monarch Education: About Us - Monarch

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, or disability. We adhere to strict safeguarding procedures.

As our roles involve working with children, successful applicants will be subject to employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and right-to-work verification in the UK.

This vacancy is based in the UK. We can only process applications from UK residents eligible to work in the UK. Due to high application volumes, please note that if you do not hear from us within 30 days, your application was not successful this time, but your details will be kept on file for future opportunities.