School Caretaker

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Burnley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Training and development

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a dedicated School Caretaker / Site Supervisor for a primary school in Burnley. You will manage day-to-day site operations, security, and maintenance to keep the school safe, clean and fully functional for pupils, staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have experience in maintenance or site supervision, be proactive and well-organised, with a good understanding of health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaker, facilities, maintenance or site supervision.
• Practical skills in basic repairs and maintenance.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school site daily.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks.
• Monitor grounds and play equipment.
• Oversee site security including alarms and access control.
• Supervise contractors on site and safeguard procedures.
• Manage cleaning standards and assist cleaning staff.
• Monitor stock and order site supplies.
• Carry out risk assessments per health and safety rules.
• Assist with room setups for meetings and events.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Maintenance skills

Health & safety awareness

Site supervision

Independent work

Communication skills

Job description

Are you a reliable, hardworking and practical individual who takes pride in maintaining safe and welcoming environments? We are seeking a dedicated Caretaker / Site Supervisor to join a friendly primary school and play a vital role in ensuring our premises are safe, secure and well-maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with maintenance, facilities or site management experience who enjoys a varied role and is committed to supporting children's education behind the scenes.

Primary School Caretaker

Location: Burnley
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-Time, Split hours throughout the week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

As the School Caretaker / Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management, security and upkeep of the school site. You will work closely with the Headteacher and wider staff team to ensure the school environment remains clean, safe and fully operational.

The successful candidate will be proactive, organised and able to carry out a range of maintenance, health and safety, and site management duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school site daily.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repair work.
• Conducting regular health and safety checks across the premises.
• Monitoring and maintaining school grounds, outdoor areas and play equipment.
• Overseeing site security, including alarms, locks and access control.
• Supervising contractors working on site and ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures.
• Managing cleaning standards and supporting cleaning staff where required.
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering site-related supplies.
• Carrying out risk assessments and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assisting with room set-ups for meetings, events and school activities.
• Identifying and reporting any maintenance issues requiring specialist attention.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience in a caretaker, facilities, maintenance or site supervision role.
• Practical skills in basic repairs and general maintenance.
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage their own workload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures within a school environment (desirable).
• A commitment to maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• A varied and rewarding role within education.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A dedicated and friendly staff team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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’ this may also 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. Full assistance provided.
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