Part-Time School Caretaker – Primary School
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Start Date: ASAP, ideally Monday 2nd November 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am–10:00am
The Supply Register is Recruiting!
We are currently looking for a reliable, practical and hardworking Caretaker to join a primary school in Newton Abbot, Devon.
This is a part-time morning position, starting as soon as possible, ideally from 2nd November. The successful candidate will help ensure the school premises are safe, secure, tidy and well maintained.
Key Responsibilities
- Opening the school premises and preparing the site for the school day.
- Carrying out general caretaking duties and minor maintenance repairs where appropriate.
- Ensuring school buildings and grounds are safe, tidy and well maintained.
- Completing routine health and safety checks and reporting hazards or maintenance issues.
- Assisting with deliveries and moving furniture or equipment when required.
- Ensuring entrances, corridors and communal areas are presentable.
- Supporting site security and following school procedures.
- Assisting with general site duties as required.
The Ideal Candidate
- Has previous caretaking, maintenance or site supervision experience.
- Is practical, reliable and able to work independently.
- Has a good awareness of health and safety.
- Is organised, proactive and takes pride in their work.
- Can communicate professionally with school staff and visitors.
Safeguarding & Vetting Requirements
- An enhanced DBS check.
- A DBS registered on the Update Service is an advantage; otherwise, candidates must be willing to obtain a new enhanced DBS check.
- A minimum of two employer references covering the previous 24 months.
- Three references if the candidate has not previously worked with children.
- A professional character reference to cover any employment gaps.
- Proof of right to work in the UK.
- Two proofs of address: a utility bill or bank statement dated within the last three months, or a council tax bill dated within the last 12 months.
- Proof of National Insurance number.
- Proof of any name changes, where applicable.
- An overseas police check where applicable if the candidate has lived outside the UK for more than six months.
- Completion of all mandatory online safeguarding and compliance training provided by The Supply Register.