School Caretaker

The Education Specialists; Marple; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term stability through TES

Permanent opportunity with the school

Competitive weekly PAYE pay

Job summary

The Education Specialists are recruiting a School Caretaker for a specialist SEN school in Stockport. Initially a long-term temporary role with the potential to move permanent.

As Caretaker you will ensure the site is safe, secure, well-maintained and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors. The role requires a practical, proactive approach and flexibility to work full-time hours when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a School Caretaker or similar role.
• DBS check preferred and eligibility for Update Service.
• Able to work independently and proactively.
• Comfortable working in a specialist SEN school environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs across the school site.
• Ensure premises are safe, secure and well maintained.
• Complete routine checks and report issues promptly.
• Support with site upkeep including grounds and external areas.
• Assist with deliveries, contractors and visitors as required.
• Respond to day-to-day maintenance issues.
• Support the wider school team to maintain a safe environment for pupils and staff.
• Follow health & safety and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Independent work

Practical maintenance

Proactive

Flexible hours

Job description

School Caretaker - SEN School

Location: Stockport

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Long-term temporary, with potential for permanent employment

Hours: Full-time hours available / flexibility required

Employer: The Education Specialists (TES)

The Education Specialists are currently recruiting for an experienced School Caretaker to join a specialist SEN school in the Stockport area.

This is initially a long-term temporary position employed through TES, with the opportunity for the successful candidate to move into a permanent role with the school for the right person.

The Role

As School Caretaker, you will play an important role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, well-maintained and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working as a Caretaker, Site Assistant, Maintenance Operative or in a similar role, with a practical and proactive approach to their work.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance and repairs across the school site
• Ensuring the school premises are safe, secure and well maintained
• Completing routine checks and reporting any issues promptly
• Supporting with general site upkeep, including grounds and external areas
• Assisting with deliveries, contractors and visitors where required
• Responding to day-to-day maintenance issues
• Supporting the wider school team to maintain a safe environment for pupils and staff
• Following all relevant health & safety and safeguarding procedures

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced as a School Caretaker, Site Assistant, Maintenance Operative or similar
• Practical, reliable and able to work independently
• Confident carrying out general maintenance and basic repairs
• Proactive, organised and able to prioritise tasks
• Comfortable working within a specialist SEN school environment
• Flexible and able to work up to full-time hours when required
• Professional and approachable when dealing with staff, pupils, visitors and contractors
• DBS checked and ideally registered on the DBS Update Service

What We Offer

• Long-term, stable work through The Education Specialists
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position with the school
• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to specialist SEN and challenging behaviour CPD
• The opportunity to work within a supportive specialist school environment
• £150 Refer a Friend scheme - terms and conditions apply

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of your registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent