School Caretaker

TN United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a caretaker to maintain a safe and secure school environment. The role involves site maintenance, cleaning, health and safety monitoring, and supporting staff and students. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and skills in DIY, communication, and health & safety practices.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar caretaking or facilities role.
• Experience working in a school or educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school site is well-maintained, clean, safe, and secure.
• Supervise cleaning staff and ensure high standards of cleanliness.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of buildings.

Skills

DIY and maintenance skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Health & Safety awareness

Education

First Aid certification

COSHH and Manual Handling training

Job description

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Working Hours: 6:00am-10:00am and 2:00pm-6:00pm (8hrs a day)

Job Purpose:

To ensure the school site is well-maintained, clean, safe, and secure at all times. The caretaker will support the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of caretaking, maintenance, and health and safety tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Site Maintenance and Security

• Open and close the school premises daily, including gates, buildings, and windows.
• Ensure security of the school premises including activation/deactivation of alarms.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of buildings, fixtures, and fittings.
• Undertake minor repairs (e.g., changing light bulbs, fixing leaks, painting, etc.).
• Liaise with external contractors when necessary.

Cleaning and Hygiene

• Supervise cleaning staff and ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained.
• Undertake emergency cleaning when necessary (e.g., spills, accidents).
• Ensure outdoor areas (e.g., playgrounds, car parks) are clean and safe.

Health & Safety

• Monitor health and safety across the site and report hazards.
• Maintain appropriate records and complete compliance logs.

Facilities and Equipment Management

• Set up rooms for school activities and events (e.g., assemblies, meetings).
• Monitor stock levels of cleaning and maintenance supplies and re-order as needed.
• Manage heating, lighting, and water systems effectively and efficiently.

General Support

• Support staff and pupils during school hours as needed.
• Assist with deliveries and distribute supplies around the site.
• Undertake any reasonable duties requested by the Headteacher or Business Manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in a similar caretaking or facilities role.
• Good DIY and maintenance skills.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently.
• Awareness of health & safety and safeguarding practices.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrics, or carpentry.
• Experience working in a school or educational setting.
• COSHH and Manual Handling training.
• First Aid certification.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position, with the possibility of becoming permanent later.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, with full assistance provided.

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