Caretaker

TeacherActive; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

TeacherActive is supporting a welcoming middle school in Cheddar, England, to recruit a reliable School Caretaker. This permanent, all-year role offers 35 hours per week and a salary between £25,989 and £28,142 depending on experience.

You will carry out general repairs, basic carpentry, plumbing and decorating, maintain buildings and grounds, support site security and safety, and work with staff and contractors to improve the school environment. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance apply.

Qualifications

• Practical maintenance and general DIY skills.
• Experience of basic repairs, carpentry, plumbing or decorating.
• A proactive, organised and dependable approach.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn about school compliance systems and procedures.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment for children.
• Previous experience in a school or similar setting, although not essential.

Responsibilities

• Completing general repairs and routine maintenance
• Undertaking basic carpentry, plumbing and decorating tasks
• Helping to maintain the school’s buildings, grounds and facilities
• Supporting site security and health and safety procedures
• Monitoring the condition of the premises and reporting concerns
• Working effectively with school staff, external contractors and visitors
• Following relevant compliance procedures and school policies
• Contributing to the continued improvement of the school environment

Skills

Maintenance

DIY skills

Independent work

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

South West/ temporary / £100 - 108 per day dependent upon skills & experience

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming middle school in Cheddar that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and practical School Caretaker.

The school is seeking a reliable and motivated individual who will take pride in maintaining its buildings and grounds. The successful candidate will help provide a safe, secure and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

This is a permanent, all-year position offering 35 hours per week. The precise working pattern will be agreed with the successful applicant.

The successful School Caretaker will be responsible for:

• Completing general repairs and routine maintenance
• Undertaking basic carpentry, plumbing and decorating tasks
• Helping to maintain the school’s buildings, grounds and facilities
• Supporting site security and health and safety procedures
• Monitoring the condition of the premises and reporting concerns
• Working effectively with school staff, external contractors and visitors
• Following relevant compliance procedures and school policies
• Contributing to the continued improvement of the school environment

The ideal School Caretaker will have:

• Practical maintenance and general DIY skills
• Experience of basic repairs, carpentry, plumbing or decorating
• A proactive, organised and dependable approach
• The ability to work independently and use their initiative
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn about school compliance systems and procedures
• A commitment to safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment for children
• Previous experience in a school or similar setting, although this is not essential

The successful applicant can expect:

• A permanent position within a supportive school team
• A salary of £25,989-£28,142, dependent upon experience
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership, subject to eligibility
• Staff wellbeing support and additional employee benefits

All applicants will be contacted by a dedicated consultant to discuss their suitability for the role. Registration will involve an enhanced DBS check, identity and right-to-work checks, references and completion of TeacherActive's safeguarding requirements.

If you are an experienced caretaker, facilities assistant, maintenance operative or practical individual looking to work within a school environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About TeacherActive

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.