Caretaker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackwood School, part of the Central Co-operative Learning Trust, is seeking a permanent caretaker to look after maintenance, safety, security and cleanliness of the premises. The role is full-time (37 hours per week) and requires DBS clearance; visa sponsorship is not available. Start date is as soon as clearances are complete.

You will work closely with the Head Teacher and contractors, delivering a high-quality service that supports teaching and learning across the school environment.

Qualifications

• DBS criminal records check
• Not barred from engaging in regulated activity

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the school premises
• Ensure the safety of the school site
• Ensure the security of the school site
• Keep the school premises clean
• Represent the school when dealing with contractors and suppliers
• Work closely with the Head Teacher
• Provide an efficient, high-quality service that supports teaching and learning

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Sense of pride in the work environment

Keen eye for detail

Good range of DIY skills

Motivated and flexible approach

Job description

Permanent caretaker post at Blackwood School, part of the Central Co-operative Learning Trust, working closely with the Head Teacher. The role covers maintenance, safety, security and cleanliness of the school premises, and representing the school with contractors and suppliers. It is a full-time, year-round post of 37 hours a week, with a strong practical DIY element and a start as soon as clearances are complete. A DBS criminal records check applies, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Manage and maintain the school premises
• Ensure the safety of the school site
• Ensure the security of the school site
• Keep the school premises clean
• Represent the school when dealing with contractors and suppliers
• Work closely with the Head Teacher
• Provide an efficient, high-quality service that supports teaching and learning

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Sense of pride in the work environment
• Keen eye for detail
• Good range of DIY skills
• Motivated and flexible approach

Checks & eligibility

• DBS criminal records check
• Not barred from engaging in regulated activity

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of COSHH
• Working knowledge of other statutory health and safety regulations

What’s offered

• Support for professional development from the central facilities team