Caretaker

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

Job summary

The Supply Register is seeking a reliable School Caretaker to join a primary school in Tamworth, offering early morning hours (6:00am–8:00am) from Monday to Friday. You will open the premises, perform light maintenance, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.

This part-time position emphasises a practical, hands-on approach with attention to health and safety. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required before starting.

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.
• Friendly, approachable and professional.

Responsibilities

• Open the school premises and ensure the site is ready for the start of the school day.
• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensure the school grounds and buildings are safe, secure and well maintained.
• Complete routine health and safety checks.
• Set up and move furniture and equipment when required.
• Report any maintenance issues or potential hazards.
• Support the wider school team with general site duties.

Skills

Caretaking experience

DIY skills

Reliability

Health & safety awareness

Independent worker

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.