School Caretaker

TimePlan Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated School Caretaker to ensure the safety and maintenance of their facilities. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including securing the premises, performing minor repairs, and maintaining cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a school environment and be comfortable using technology for data entry. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a positive educational setting while working in a supportive team. If you're ready to make a difference in a vibrant school community, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school environment is essential.
• Familiarity with computers and data entry is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security and maintenance of school buildings and grounds.
• Assist in cleaning procedures and supervise cleaning staff.

Skills

Experience in school environment

Data entry skills

Basic maintenance skills

Tools

Computers

iPads

Job description

School Caretaker

Timeplan are currently looking for a School Caretaker to join a fantastic School in High Wycombe.

The hours for this role are Monday - Friday 7am - 2pm.

This is a contract position and must be available to start on 23rd April 2025.

Duties include:

• Ensure the security of the school buildings and grounds.
• Maintain and repair fittings, furniture, minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, repairing door furniture.
• Maintenance and decorate certain aspects of the buildings, e.g. painting interior and exterior areas of the building.
• Operate heating systems for the site.
• Cleaning internal and external areas of the site.
• Porterage duties.
• Collect and assemble waste for collection.
• Clean windows and glazed areas in accordance with the Trust's safety policy.
• Work with the Premises Team in maintaining a rigid system to monitor all works carried out by contractors and to keep a log of any works carried out by themselves.
• Cover lettings, allowing access and egress to the premises and checking that the areas are returned in the same condition as they were let.
• Assist in establishing cleaning procedures, rotas and standards through hands-on supervision of cleaning staff in order to achieve efficient and required levels of service and cleanliness.
• Assist with ensuring internal and external security requirements are followed by cleaning team.
• Cover for the key holder as required.
• Support the Premises Team in monitoring the performance of contracted staff, and to report any concerns.

About you:

• Experience working within a school environment.
• Must be familiar with using computers and iPads and able to do data entry.
• A valid DBS on the DBS update service.
• Be available to interview and start on 23/04/2025.