School Caretaker

Academics Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Doncaster is hiring a School Caretaker for a primary school role, initially temporary but with the potential for a longer-term position. Responsibilities include supervising premises, basic handyman tasks, and maintaining security. Candidates must be professional, team-oriented, and ideally have prior experience in an educational setting. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role, along with competitive daily pay based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Education and training available

Dedicated consultant support

Flexible opportunities

Qualifications

• Must obtain an enhanced DBS or already hold one.
• Previous experience in a similar role is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Supervise school premises and manage security.
• Perform general handyman duties.
• Maintain health and safety records.

Skills

Positive professional

Team player

Building rapport with staff, parents, and students

Experience in education

Job description

School Caretaker Doncaster

School Caretaker roles are available in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. We are looking to start ASAP for the right candidate and are offering a longer‑term position.

Seeking a School Caretaker who is happy and experienced in premises/building supervision. The role will be initially temporary to cover supply sickness for a small centrally located primary school, with the possibility of a fixed‑term or permanent role.

The role: support school premises supervision, general handyman duties and security. Working hours 06:30‑11:30 AM only, although more hours may be required.

• Key holder – responsible for opening and closing the school; may need to attend the premises outside normal hours.
• Ensure the security of the site.
• Maintain health and safety records.
• Respond to unscheduled tasks.
• Work with outside agencies and contractors.
• Collaborate closely with the School Business Manager and other staff.
• Receive education and training through the school and an induction.

Ideal candidate

• Positive professional.
• Team player.
• Build good rapport and working relationships with staff, parents and students.
• DBS and relevant checks and references required.
• Ideally has previous experience in a similar role within education.
• Competitive rates of daily pay, likely split shift and pay depends on hours/experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity for short term, long term or permanent opportunities with Academics.
• Education and training available.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Local branch.
• Refer a friend schemes available.
• Flexible opportunities.

If you are interested in this role and believe you have the right skills and experience, Academics South Yorkshire Doncaster would love to hear from you.

All applicants must be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS or already hold an enhanced DBS on the DBS update service (valid).

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert if we receive sufficient interest.