Caretaker / Maintenance / Site Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in England is seeking a Caretaker to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for pupils and staff. The role involves site security, cleaning oversight, and supporting maintenance and repairs. Candidates should have a proactive attitude and experience in site management. This position offers a supportive work culture with opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Compassionate leadership team

Genuinely rewarding work

Qualifications

• Must be proactive with a can-do attitude.
• Committed to high standards.
• Experienced in site management or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support site security, including locking/unlocking.
• Monitor cleaning standards and respond to urgent needs.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain clean and safe external areas.

Skills

Positive mindset

Reliability

Practical problem-solving

Team player

Experience in site management

Understanding of health & safety

Job description

Job Overview

What skills and experience we’re looking for: we need someone who takes real pride in what they do – someone who sees a well‑kept, well‑run school as a vital part of creating a safe, welcoming space for pupils and staff alike.

Someone who’s:

• Positive, reliable, and loves a varied day
• Proactive – with a “can‑do” attitude and a flexible approach
• Skilled and practical – comfortable using tools and solving problems
• Happy to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in
• Proud of their work and committed to high standards
• Great with people and a genuine team player
• Keen to be part of something bigger – a school where every day brings a new way to help
• Experienced in site management, maintenance or facilities (desirable), and has a good understanding of safeguarding, health & safety and compliance is essential.

What the school offers its staff

Why work with us? Because at The Harbour School, every role has purpose. As our Caretaker, you’ll be part of a team that keeps the whole school moving – literally and figuratively. You’ll be supported, valued, and encouraged to grow. And most importantly, you’ll go home knowing your work helped change someone’s day for the better.

Benefits

• A supportive, inclusive and values‑led working environment
• A strong, compassionate leadership team
• The opportunity to be part of something genuinely rewarding
• You’ll be joining a school where your work matters – not just to the buildings, but to the lives of the young people who learn and grow inside them.

Responsibilities

• Security & Safety: Support site security, including locking/unlocking, alarm response and regular patrols. Act as a secondary keyholder and ensure the safety of users during out‑of‑hours use.
• Cleaning Oversight: Monitor cleaning standards, respond to urgent cleaning needs and liaise with cleaning staff/contractors to maintain a high standard throughout the school.
• Porterage Duties: Move goods that are delivered or school equipment that needs to be relocated. Ensure rooms are set out as required for events.
• Maintenance & Repairs: Assist with both reactive and planned maintenance, including minor repairs, preventative upkeep, painting/decorating and supporting external contractors.
• Grounds & External Areas: Maintain clean and safe external areas – from litter picking to clearing leaves and graffiti – and oversee grounds maintenance standards.
• Supporting Community Use: Help set up for evening and weekend lettings, provide a welcoming presence for community users and ensure the site is ready for the next day.

Closing Date & Interview Date

Closing date: Sunday 23rd November

Interview date: Friday 5th December

Apply

Please complete our Support Staff Application Form and return it to [e-mail] if you would like to apply. See our Caretaker Job Description for further details on the role and our Safeguarding Policy.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check is required for this post prior to commencement. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.