Caretaker

Protocol Education Limited; Dover; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a reliable and proactive School Caretaker to support daily school operations, maintenance, and safety. The role focuses on keeping the premises secure, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors, with opportunities to assist with events and room setups.

The ideal candidate has a practical hands-on approach, good problem-solving skills, and can work independently or as part of a team. Previous caretaking or facilities experience would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Has a practical, hands-on approach and good problem solving skills.
• Reliable, organised and takes pride in their work.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance and basic repairs around the school premises.
• Ensuring the school grounds and buildings are safe, secure and well maintained.
• Supporting with site security, including opening and closing the premises where required.
• Monitoring the general condition of the school and reporting any maintenance issues.
• Assisting with setting up rooms and facilities for school activities and events.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the school site.

Skills

Hands-on

Problem-solving

Reliable

Organised

Communication skills

Team player

Proactive attitude

Job description

School Caretaker

Full-Time | Competitive Salary | Immediate Opportunities

We are currently seeking a reliable, proactive and hands-on School Caretaker to support the day-to-day running and maintenance of a school environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out general maintenance and basic repairs around the school premises.
• Ensuring the school grounds and buildings are safe, secure and well maintained.
• Supporting with site security, including opening and closing the premises where required.
• Monitoring the general condition of the school and reporting any maintenance issues.
• Assisting with setting up rooms and facilities for school activities and events.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the school site.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has a practical, hands-on approach and good problem-solving skills.
• Is reliable, organised and takes pride in their work.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Has good communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Previous caretaking, maintenance or facilities experience would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time working opportunities.
• Competitive pay.
• The opportunity to work within a school environment.
• Ongoing support throughout the recruitment process.

Interested?

If you're practical, dependable and looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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