Caretaker

The Supply Register; Leicester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

School Caretaker – Leicester is a part-time role supporting a school in the Leicester area. Hours are Monday to Friday, 3:30pm–7:30pm, with occasional flexibility until 8:30pm, and an immediate start is available.

This role suits someone practical, reliable and attentive to maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment. Key duties include general site maintenance, opening/locking, ensuring classrooms and communal areas are clean, site checks and reporting issues.

Qualifications

• Previous caretaking, cleaning or maintenance experience is desirable.
• Practical, hands-on approach with reliable, punctual work ethic.
• Ability to work independently with close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• General site maintenance and minor repairs.
• Opening and securing the premises as required.
• Ensuring classrooms and communal areas are clean and tidy.
• Completing routine site checks.
• Maintaining external areas and reporting maintenance issues.
• Ensuring the premises are safe and secure.

Skills

Practical hands-on

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Job description

School Caretaker – Leicester

Location: Leicester,

Hours: Monday–Friday, 3:30pm–7:30pm (Degree of flexibilty required as sometimes needed until 8.30)

Start Date: Immediate

We are currently recruiting for a part-time Caretaker to support a school in the Leicester area.

This role would suit someone who is practical, reliable and takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• General site maintenance and minor repairs.
• Opening and securing the premises as required.
• Ensuring classrooms and communal areas are clean and tidy.
• Completing routine site checks.
• Maintaining external areas and reporting maintenance issues.
• Ensuring the premises are safe and secure.

Requirements:

• Previous caretaking, cleaning or maintenance experience desirable.
• A practical and hands‑on approach.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.

Compliance Requirements:

All candidates must complete The Supply Register's compliance process before commencing work. This includes:

• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service preferred, or willingness to obtain a new DBS.
• Minimum of two employer references covering the previous 24 months.
• Three references required if you have not previously worked with children.
• Professional character reference for any unexplained employment gaps.
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK.
• Two proofs of address (utility bill or bank statement dated within the last three months, or council tax bill dated within the last 12 months).
• Proof of National Insurance.
• Proof of any name changes, where applicable.
• Overseas police check if you have lived outside the UK for more than six months.
• Completion of mandatory online training courses arranged by The Supply Register.
• Immediate start available