Caretaker

TeacherActive Limited.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay

Referral scheme up to £100

CPD certificates and progression

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a dedicated Caretaker for a secondary school in Cardiff. The role involves general maintenance, cleaning and site security to keep the school environment safe for pupils, staff and visitors.

The position offers flexible hours with part-time and full-time opportunities on a long-term basis. The successful candidate will maintain a clean, welcoming site, securely lock and unlock premises, and work reliably and independently to support daily school operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Caretaker, Site Assistant or in a similar maintenance role
• Experience carrying out general maintenance and cleaning duties
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a school or similar environment
• Ability to securely lock up and close the school premises

Responsibilities

• General site maintenance and cleaning duties
• Locking up and securing the school premises
• Ensuring the site remains safe, tidy and well maintained

Skills

Caretaker experience

Maintenance tasks

Health and safety awareness

Independence

Job description

Wales/ temporary / £14.25 - 17.50 per hour

Are you an experienced Caretaker looking for a flexible role within a secondary school?

Do you have experience carrying out general maintenance, cleaning and site security duties?

Are you reliable, hard-working and able to work independently to maintain a safe school environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary school based in Cardiff, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Caretaker to support the smooth running of their school site. The school is looking for someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The school is looking to take on a reliable Caretaker on a long-term basis, with flexible working hours and both part-time and full-time opportunities available. The successful Caretaker will be responsible for general site maintenance, cleaning duties, locking up and securing the school premises, ensuring the site remains safe, tidy and well maintained.

The successful Caretaker will have:

• Previous experience working as a Caretaker, Site Assistant or in a similar maintenance role
• Experience carrying out general maintenance and cleaning duties
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a school or similar environment
• Ability to securely lock up and close the school premises
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently
• A reliable, flexible and proactive approach to work

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Flexible working hours with part-time and full-time opportunities
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.