Caretaker

Prospero Teaching; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a reliable School Caretaker for a secondary school in Sefton, to start ASAP. The role is full-time and involves maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will handle routine maintenance, heating and lighting, manage contractors, and oversee safety compliance on site. Experience in a similar role and safeguarding awareness are valued; DBS update service may be required.

Qualifications

• Self-motivation and reliability as a team player.
• Practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Awareness of health, safety and safeguarding best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance checks, cleaning and minor repairs.
• Manage heating, lighting and alarm systems.
• Oversee contractors and ensure site safety and compliance.
• Groundskeeping and general upkeep of facilities.

Skills

Self-motivation

Reliability

Maintenance & DIY

Health & Safety

Safeguarding awareness

Experience in similar role

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and proactive School Caretaker to join a secondary school in Sefton starting as soon as possible. This is a vital role in ensuring the school remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all pupils, staff, and visitors.

Caretaker

Location: Sefton

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full-time

Pay: Paid to scale

Hours: To be confirmed

Key Responsibilities:

• Routine maintenance checks, cleaning, and minor repairs
• Managing heating, lighting, and alarm systems
• Overseeing contractors and ensuring site safety and compliance
• Groundskeeping and general upkeep of facilities

What We’re Looking For:

• A self-motivated and reliable team player
• Practical skills in maintenance and DIY
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Awareness of health & safety and safeguarding best practices

Requirements:

• Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable, but not essential as training will be provided).
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or willingness to apply for a new one.
• Ability to provide a minimum of two professional references/cover the last 2 years in references/24 months worked

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

• Work in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Support from a dedicated and experienced team.