School Caretaker

Elementa Support Services; Backwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education services provider in the UK is looking for a full-time School Caretaker to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students. The successful candidate will carry out site duties, including maintenance, health and safety checks, and minor repairs. Ideal candidates will possess practical DIY skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and a commitment to school values. Opportunities for training and support are available. Apply with an updated CV to join this dedicated team.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible training opportunities

Support from a dedicated candidate manager

Qualifications

• Experience in site maintenance and managing health & safety.
• Proactive approach and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and commitment to school values.

Responsibilities

• Ensure school premises are safe and well-maintained.
• Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance.
• Conduct health & safety checks and inspections.

Skills

Practical DIY skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of site safety

Job description

School Caretaker

Type: Full-time, Temp - Perm

Hours: Monday to Friday (37 Hours Per Week)

Date: 24 / 11 / 2025

Location: North Somerset

Pay: £98 - £100 per day

Holiday entitlement 23 days plus bank holidays.

We are seeking to appoint a Caretaker to join our committed and enthusiastic team. This is a key role within the school, and the successful candidate will be instrumental in maintaining a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming environment for all pupils, staff, and visitors. This role is within a special educational setting, in which there are an estimated 137 pupils, all with different special educational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the school premises and grounds are safe, well-maintained, and fit for purpose.
• Carry out a range of site duties including minor repairs, general maintenance, and grounds upkeep.
• Ensure all routine Health & Safety checks and inspections are completed and recorded in a timely manner.
• Act as the responsible person for asbestos and legionella compliance.
• Be available for emergency call-outs, ideally within 30 minutes travel time to the school.

The ideal candidate will

• Have a good range of practical DIY and site maintenance skills.
• Be highly organised, proactive and take pride in their work.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with external contractors and school staff.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of site safety, safeguarding, and compliance responsibilities.
• Be flexible and committed to the ethos and values of Ravenswood School.

Elementa are not a supply agency, we are a schools services & recruiting partner to education settings. We manage the candidate application, vetting & compliance and process your payroll. Therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks, satisfactory references and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless you have a current DBS on the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.

PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer: employee relationship; no umbrella companies.

Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager