Caretaker - Relief Cover (Immediate Start)

Ripple Education; Hexham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee mentoring

Training

Flexitime

Pension

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Ripple Education is seeking a committed Caretaker to support a school in the Hexham/Haydon Bridge area. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, clean environment, site security, and event setup, contributing to the school’s success and the wellbeing of its students.

Ideal candidates will have school caretaker or site management experience, DBS clearance, and the ability to work flexibly, with a commitment to safeguarding and safe recruitment procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a caretaker or in site management is essential.
• Ability to maintain a safe, clean school environment.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and minor repairs across school premises.
• Health and safety inspections and compliance.
• Site security: open/close duties and alarm management.
• Oversee cleaning and tidiness of communal areas and classrooms.
• Set up and assist with equipment for school events.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Site management

Health & safety awareness

Flexible working

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Do you want to contribute to creating ripples of positive change in the world of education?At Ripple Education, we are an Education Supply Agency providing high-quality supply teachers and support staff to the schools we serve in the North East.We are looking for a committed Caretaker for a school in the Hexham/Haydon Bridge area to work in a school.With Ripple Education, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills and receive bespoke support and training, whilst becoming a valued and respected member of the Ripple community.Our Senior Leadership Team consists of friendly, experienced teachers who are passionate about schools. With children, schools, and teachers at the heart of everything we do, we have built and continue to grow Ripple Education. Our goal is to provide schools with the reassurance that the member of our team will make positive contributions to children and to a school’s success.We encourage you to learn more about our ethos on our website, www.rippleeducation.co.uk

Person Specification

Minimum Essential Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Minimum of 2 references
• Enhanced DBS Child Workforce (on the Update Service or willing to undertake)
• Experience/Qualifications
• Experience working as a caretaker and/or site management
• Experience working in a school preferred but not essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Repairs: Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs across the school premises to ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Regularly inspect the school for potential hazards, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Site Security: Open and close the school, manage alarms and ensure the premises are secure at all times, including during out-of-hours emergencies if required.
• Cleaning and Tidiness: Oversee general cleanliness and tidiness of communal areas, including managing waste disposal and ensuring classrooms, hallways and other areas are presentable.
• Support for School Events: Assist with setting up and taking down equipment and furniture for school events, meetings or assemblies as required.

Work Related Circumstances

• Ability to work flexibly
• Participate in training
• A commitment to ensuring a safe environment for children, a thorough knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures

Ripple Education Benefits

• Employee mentoring and support programmeTrainingFinancial planning servicesFlexitimePensionHoliday Pay

Ripple Education is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Any candidates seeking work with Ripple Education must fully engage with and pass our rigorous and robust safer recruitment process and compliance procedures before we can consider them for any placement or assignment with our schools.

Please read the Ripple Education Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Policy on our website to understand our commitment to comply with the highest standards at each stage of the recruitment process.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect our staff to share this commitment.