Caretaker

Worldwide Teaching Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Teaching Ltd in Stockport is seeking a reliable Caretaker for a full-time role starting ASAP to support the school's Site and Facilities team in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on maintenance or DIY skills, be practical and proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Previous school experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable, practical and proactive
• Experience in caretaker, site assistant, facilities, maintenance or similar practical role
• Good general maintenance and DIY skills
• Ability to identify and respond to maintenance issues
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Good communication skills and a professional manner
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Flexible and positive approach to supporting the needs of the school
• Strong awareness of health and safety
• Commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for young people

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance and basic repairs around the school site
• Ensuring classrooms, communal areas and external areas are safe, clean and well maintained
• Supporting the opening and closing of the school premises
• Carrying out routine site checks and reporting any maintenance or health and safety issues
• Assisting with furniture, equipment and room set-ups
• Supporting contractors and external visitors when required
• Maintaining outdoor areas and the general appearance of the school site
• Responding promptly to practical issues that arise during the school day
• Supporting the school in maintaining a safe environment for students, staff and visitors
• Following school health and safety, safeguarding and site procedures

Job description

Caretaker - Secondary School

Location: Heaton Chapel, Stockport
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours

Caretaker - Join a Supportive Secondary School in Stockport

Cover People are currently working in partnership with a welcoming and community-focused secondary school in the Heaton Chapel area of Stockport to recruit a reliable, proactive and hands-on Caretaker for a full-time position starting ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Caretaker, Site Assistant, Facilities Assistant or someone with a strong practical background who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the school, supporting the wider site and facilities team and helping ensure the school remains a safe and well-maintained environment.

About the School

This is a relatively small, community-focused secondary school with a strong emphasis on developing the whole child alongside academic achievement. The school places considerable importance on its values of Service, Ambition, Compassion, Respect, Equality and Determination, creating an environment built around positive relationships, high expectations and inclusion. Staff are encouraged to contribute to the wider school community and play an important role in creating a positive experience for students.

The Role

As a Caretaker, you will support the school's Site and Facilities team with the effective day-to-day operation and maintenance of the school premises.

Responsibilities are likely to include:

• Carrying out general maintenance and basic repairs around the school site
• Ensuring classrooms, communal areas and external areas are safe, clean and well maintained
• Supporting the opening and closing of the school premises
• Carrying out routine site checks and reporting any maintenance or health and safety issues
• Assisting with furniture, equipment and room set-ups
• Supporting contractors and external visitors when required
• Maintaining outdoor areas and the general appearance of the school site
• Responding promptly to practical issues that arise during the school day
• Supporting the school in maintaining a safe environment for students, staff and visitors
• Following school health and safety, safeguarding and site procedures

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who is reliable, practical and proactive, with a genuine pride in maintaining a high-quality school environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Caretaker, Site Assistant, Facilities, Maintenance or similar practical role
• Good general maintenance and DIY skills
• The ability to identify and respond to maintenance issues
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Good communication skills and a professional manner
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• A flexible and positive approach to supporting the needs of the school
• A strong awareness of health and safety
• A commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for young people

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