Job Title: Part-Time School Caretaker
Location: Primary School, Lichfield
Start Date: Monday 16th November 2026
Hours: 9:00am–2:00pm
Working Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (no Wednesdays)
We are currently recruiting for a reliable, practical and hardworking School Caretaker to join a primary school in Lichfield.
This is a part-time opportunity working four days per week, with Wednesdays off. The successful candidate will help ensure the school premises are safe, secure, clean and well maintained, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carrying out general caretaking and basic maintenance duties.
- Ensuring the school buildings and grounds are safe, tidy and well maintained.
- Completing routine health and safety checks and reporting any hazards or issues.
- Assisting with moving furniture, equipment and deliveries when required.
- Ensuring entrances, corridors and communal areas are presentable.
- Supporting with site security and following school procedures.
- Reporting repairs and maintenance requirements to the appropriate person.
- Providing general site support to school staff as needed.
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 professional with staff and visitors.
- Is flexible and happy to undertake a variety of site-related duties.
Safeguarding & Vetting Requirements
- An enhanced DBS check, preferably registered on the Update Service, or willingness 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.