School Caretaker Darlington. Job in Darlington Education & Training Jobs

Empowering Learning; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Darlington is seeking a part-time School Caretaker to manage maintenance and ensure safety on the premises. The role offers £90-115 per day and an immediate start with potential continuation beyond September. Candidates should have experience in DIY and strong communication skills. Support for CPD courses is also provided.

Benefits

CPD courses and certificates

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in general DIY, cleaning and maintenance.
• Ability to work strategically with staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver maintenance and health and safety for the school's premises.
• Supervise a team of premises and cleaning staff.
• Ensure security is maintained and common areas are clean.
• Manage administrative matters related to the building.
• Monitor contractor presence and supervise their activities.
• Perform routine checks of the building and undertakemi maintenance tasks.

Skills

General DIY

Strong communication skills

Health and safety management

Job description

Overview

Empowering Learning Teesside are working with a school based in Darlington who are looking for a School Caretaker to work at a secondary school in Darlington. The role is suitable for immediate start and may continue beyond September. Salary is 90-115 per day.

Role: School Caretaker

Location: Darlington

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver maintenance and health and safety related to the School's buildings and grounds, including maintenance, security and facilities management on the school premises and site to ensure a safe environment for staff, pupils and visitors.
• Supervise a team of premises and cleaning staff; assist with recruitment and selection, induction of new staff, workload allocation, training and performance management.
• Ensure security is maintained, including management and maintenance of security systems; keep common areas clean and tidy.
• Manage administrative matters related to the building and staff; work with the Managing Agent and provide a written building report every fourteen days.
• Monitor contractor presence and supervise their activities to minimise disturbance; sign off and record all works.
• Perform routine checks of the building (fire alarms, sensors, fire doors) and undertake minor maintenance tasks.

Requirements

• Experience in general DIY, cleaning and maintenance; strong communication skills.
• Ability to work strategically with staff and manage health and safety.

Contract and Benefits

• Part-time position; 90-110 per day (note: original text mentions 90-115 per day; included range to reflect variation).
• Immediate start; potential for continued role beyond September.
• Support from Empowering Learning Teesside; CPD courses and certificates; referral scheme (terms apply).

Other Information

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. For more information, please contact Empowering Learning Teesside or respond to this advertisement.