School Caretaker

Contract Options; Datchet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent part-time position

20 hours per week, term-time

3:00pm – 6:00pm shifts (Mon, Tue, Wed,

3:00pm – 8:30pm on Thu

Overtime weekends £17.57/hr

DBS check provided

12 weeks holiday per year

Job summary

Contract Options is seeking a School Caretaker / Assistant Site Controller for a permanent part-time, term-time role at a welcoming secondary school near Datchet, Berkshire. The position offers 20 hours per week with specific after-school shifts and a DBS check provided during recruitment.

The site covers 23 acres, offering a varied role including indoor and outdoor tasks with opportunities to earn overtime (£17.57/hr) during football seasons.

Qualifications

• Practical and hands-on approach with ability to perform site tasks.
• Reliable and responsible with good time management.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Good communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Locking and securing the school site at the end of the day.
• Setting up rooms for assemblies, meetings and evening events.
• Supporting school activities and events.
• Managing the car park during events.
• Supporting private lettings and external users.
• Supporting seasonal Sunday football fixtures.
• Liaising with cleaning staff and health & safety reporting.

Skills

Reliable

Hands-on

Organised

Good communicator

Team player

Flexible

Independent worker

Tools

DIY skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical work

Painting/decorating

General maintenance

Job description

SCHOOL CARETAKER / ASSISTANT SITE CONTROLLER

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced School Caretaker / Assistant Site Controller who is looking for a permanent part-time, term-time position at a welcoming secondary school near Datchet, Berkshire.

This role offers an excellent work-life balance, with 12 weeks' holiday per year, making it ideal for someone seeking stable part-time employment.

What We Offer

• Permanent part-time position


• 20 hours per week, term-time


• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm


• Thursday: 3:00pm – 8:30pm


• £14.50 – £14.90 per hour


• Opportunity to earn additional income during football season, including weekends at £17.57 per hour


• Stable employment within a welcoming school environment


• Varied role with opportunities to use your practical skills


• Enhanced DBS check provided as part of the recruitment process

The Role

As a School Caretaker / Assistant Site Controller, you will help ensure the school site is safe, secure, clean and well maintained for students, staff and visitors.

The school is situated on a large 23-acre site, making this a varied role involving both indoor and outdoor work.

Key Responsibilities as a school caretaker

• Locking and securing the school site at the end of the day


• Setting up rooms for assemblies, meetings and evening events


• Supporting school activities and events


• Managing the car park during events


• Supporting private lettings and external users


• Supporting seasonal Sunday football fixtures


• Liaising with cleaning staff


• Reporting and responding to health and safety issues


• Receiving and moving parcels


• Litter picking and emptying external bins


• Carrying out general site duties and basic maintenance


• Helping to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming school environment

The Ideal School Caretaker

• Reliable, trustworthy and responsible


• Practical and hands-on


• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors


• Able to work independently and use their own initiative


• Organised and able to prioritise tasks


• A good communicator and team player


• Flexible and willing to support colleagues


• Someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe and well-presented site

Previous experience as a School Caretaker, Site Controller, Assistant Site Manager, Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Assistant, Handyman or Estates Assistant would be advantageous.

Practical skills in DIY, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting/decorating or general maintenance would also be desirable.

If you are an experienced caretaker or practical, reliable individual looking for a permanent part-time school role with excellent holiday benefits, we would love to hear from you.