Caretaker - Primary Schools

Teacheractive Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school in Liverpool is seeking a reliable Caretaker to ensure the premises are safe, clean, and well-maintained. Responsibilities include securing the school, routine maintenance, and liaising with contractors. The ideal candidate should have good practical skills, previous experience in caretaking, and knowledge of health and safety protocols. The position offers training opportunities and a supportive school environment with competitive pay.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and development

Local Government Pension Scheme

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance or site management is preferred.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply is required.
• Knowledge of basic health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the school premises, securing buildings and grounds.
• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and minor DIY tasks.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met at all times.
• Manage deliveries and set up rooms for school activities.

Skills

Good practical and DIY skills

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Primary School Caretaker

Location: Liverpool

Contract: Temporary

Salary: £13.69 - £15.00

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are seeking a reliable, practical and committed Caretaker to join our friendly primary school in Liverpool. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring our school premises are safe, secure, clean and well maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the school premises, including securing buildings and grounds
• Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs and minor DIY tasks
• Ensuring health and safety standards are met at all times
• Maintaining cleanliness of external areas and supporting cleaning staff as required
• Monitoring heating, lighting and water systems
• Managing deliveries and setting up rooms for school activities and events
• Reporting faults, damage or health and safety concerns promptly
• Liaising with contractors and overseeing work on site

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
• Previous caretaking, maintenance or site management experience (school experience desirable but not essential)
• Good practical and DIY skills
• Knowledge of basic health and safety procedures
• A proactive, flexible and dependable approach to work
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and organisational skills

We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• Opportunities for training and development
• Local Government Pension Scheme (if applicable)
• A role that makes a real difference to children’s daily school experience

Safeguarding: The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

How to Apply: Please submit your completed application form and supporting statement to [e-mail]

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.