Caretaker

Prospero Teaching; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a reliable School Caretaker to ensure a clean and welcoming environment in a Southport secondary school. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, managing safety systems, and overseeing contractors. Ideal candidates are self-motivated team players with practical skills. Training in safeguarding can be provided. The role is full-time, with a start date of September 2025 and pays according to scale.

Benefits

Supportive school environment

Dedicated team support

Qualifications

• Safeguarding training (desirable, training provided).
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance checks and cleaning.
• Managing heating and lighting systems.
• Overseeing contractors and site safety.
• General upkeep of facilities.

Skills

Self-motivated team player

Practical skills in maintenance

Previous experience in similar role

Awareness of health & safety practices

Job description

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We are seeking a reliable and proactive School Caretaker to join a secondary school in Southport starting September 2025. This is a vital role in ensuring the school remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all pupils, staff, and visitors.

Caretaker

Location: Southport, PR8

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full-time

Pay: Paid to scale

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

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

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

How to Apply:

If you are a reliable Caretaker and interested in the above position, we would love to hear from you. Please apply to this advert.