Caretaker

The Supply Register; Stafford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Supply Register is seeking a reliable School Caretaker for a primary school in Tamworth, with part-time hours of 6:00am–8:00am, Monday to Friday, starting ASAP. This role focuses on opening the site, basic maintenance, safety checks, and assisting the wider school team.

Ideal candidates will have caretaking or premises experience, practical DIY skills, and a strong sense of reliability and health and safety. DBS clearance and safeguarding checks will be completed before work.

Qualifications

• Previous caretaking or premises experience is desirable.
• Practical, hands-on approach with good DIY skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Good awareness of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Opening the school premises and ensuring the site is ready for the start of the school day.
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensuring the school grounds and buildings are safe, secure and well maintained.
• Completing routine health and safety checks.
• Setting up and moving furniture and equipment when required.
• Reporting any maintenance issues or potential hazards.
• Supporting the wider school team with general site duties.

Skills

Caretaking

DIY skills

Reliable

Punctual

Health & safety

Job description

School Caretaker Primary School

Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire
Hours: Part-time, Monday to Friday, 6:00am 8:00am
Start Date: ASAP

The Supply Register is currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking Caretaker to work within a primary school in Tamworth.

This is a part-time opportunity, ideal for someone looking for early morning hours and who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opening the school premises and ensuring the site is ready for the start of the school day.

• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs.

• Ensuring the school grounds and buildings are safe, secure and well maintained.

• Completing routine health and safety checks.

• Setting up and moving furniture and equipment when required.

• Reporting any maintenance issues or potential hazards.

• Supporting the wider school team with general site duties.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous caretaking or premises experience is desirable.

• Practical, hands-on approach with good DIY skills.

• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.

• Good awareness of health and safety.

• Friendly, approachable and professional.

Safeguarding & Compliance Requirements

As the role involves working within a school environment, all candidates must successfully complete our safeguarding and compliance process before commencing work.

This includes:

• Enhanced DBS certificate (preferably registered on the Update Service) or willingness to obtain a new Enhanced DBS.

• A minimum of two satisfactory employer references covering the previous 24 months.

• Three references where the candidate has not previously worked with children.

• Character references to cover any gaps in employment.

• Right to Work verification.

• Two proofs of address (dated within the last three months, or council tax documentation dated within the last 12 months).

• Proof of National Insurance number.

• Proof of any name changes, where applicable.

• Overseas police clearance where the candidate has lived or worked abroad for more than six months.

• Completion of mandatory online safeguarding and compliance training.