School Caretaker

Connex Education; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking a School Caretaker in Swindon for a long-term temporary role starting immediately, with potential to become permanent for the right candidate. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, clean, secure and welcoming school environment, with duties across site maintenance and health and safety checks.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a School Caretaker, be reliable, organized, and able to work independently, supporting staff and contractors while keeping

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a School Caretaker is essential.
• Good knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to identify and report maintenance and site issues.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and caretaking duties across the school site.
• Ensure the school buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete routine checks and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Carry out minor repairs and basic maintenance where required.
• Support opening and closing of the school site.
• Assist with health and safety checks and ensure site procedures are followed.
• Maintain clean, tidy external areas.
• Work with staff to respond to site-related issues.
• Support contractors and visitors as needed.
• Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Health & safety knowledge

Independent work

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

School Caretaker

Location: Swindon

Rate of Pay: £13.00–£14.50 per hour

Start Date: Immediately – Long Term

About the Role

Are you an experienced School Caretaker looking for your next opportunity in Swindon? Connex Education is recruiting a reliable and experienced School Caretaker to join a welcoming school on a long-term basis.

This is a long-term temporary role for the first academic term, with the potential for the position to become a permanent contracted role for the right candidate. Previous experience working as a School Caretaker is essential, and we’re looking for someone who can take pride in maintaining a safe, clean, secure, and welcoming school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and caretaking duties across the school site.
• Ensure the school buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete routine checks and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Carry out minor repairs and basic maintenance where required.
• Support the opening and closing of the school site.
• Assist with health and safety checks and ensure site procedures are followed.
• Maintain clean, tidy, and presentable external areas.
• Work closely with school staff to respond to site-related issues.
• Support contractors and visitors attending the school when required.
• Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies.
• Long-term temporary opportunity for the first academic term.
• Potential for a permanent contracted position for the right candidate.
• Dedicated support with your placement.
• Opportunities to work within a welcoming school environment.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated education consultant.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience working as a School Caretaker is essential.
• Experience carrying out general maintenance and caretaking duties.
• Good knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to identify and report maintenance and site issues.Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach to maintaining a safe and well-presented school environment.
• Ability to build positive relationships with school staff, pupils, and visitors.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability, and all applicants are assessed solely on merit.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.