School Caretaker | Outstanding School | Berkshire

Marchant Recruitment; Ascot; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment in Berkshire Ascot is seeking a reliable, proactive Caretaker to join a busy school site. You will maintain buildings and grounds to a high standard, carry out routine repairs and basic DIY, and run regular health and safety inspections while supporting school events and contractors.

The successful candidate will have prior school-site experience, practical maintenance skills, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaker, facilities, maintenance or site management role.
• Practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures within a school or similar environment.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently using their own initiative.
• Take pride in maintaining high standards across the school site.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with staff, pupils, visitors and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school buildings and grounds to a high standard.
• Carry out routine repairs, maintenance and basic DIY tasks.
• Complete regular health and safety inspections and maintain records.
• Open and secure the school site each day, ensuring premises remain safe and secure.
• Support management of contractors and oversee maintenance works when required.
• Assist with setting up rooms and facilities for assemblies, examinations and events.
• Monitor site equipment and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Support emergency procedures and respond appropriately to site-related incidents.

Skills

Maintenance skills

DIY proficiency

Health and safety awareness

Organised

Job description

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Help Create a Safe and Inspiring Learning Environment

Great caretakers do far more than maintain buildings. They help create safe, welcoming and well-presented environments where pupils can thrive, staff can work effectively and the whole school community can flourish.

An outstanding school is seeking a reliable, proactive and skilled Caretaker to join its dedicated site team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys playing a vital role in the day-to-day operation of a busy and successful school.

Working across the school site, you will help ensure that the buildings and grounds are safe, secure and well maintained. From carrying out routine maintenance and health and safety checks to supporting school events and contractors, you will make an important contribution to the smooth running of the school.

You’ll join a welcoming school where every member of staff is valued and recognised for the important role they play in supporting students’ education.

Please note that school experience is required for this role.

The Opportunity

As the school's Caretaker, you will:

Maintain the school buildings and grounds to a high standard.

Carry out routine repairs, maintenance and basic DIY tasks.

Complete regular health and safety inspections and maintain accurate records.

Open and secure the school site each day, ensuring the premises remain safe and secure.

Support the management of contractors and oversee maintenance works when required.

Assist with setting up rooms and facilities for assemblies, examinations, parents' evenings and school events.

Monitor site equipment and report maintenance issues promptly.

Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Support emergency procedures and respond appropriately to site-related incidents.

About You

The successful candidate will:

Have previous experience in a caretaker, facilities, maintenance or site management role.

Possess practical maintenance and DIY skills across a range of tasks.

Have a good understanding of health and safety procedures within a school or similar environment.

Be organised, reliable and able to work independently using their own initiative.

Take pride in maintaining high standards across the school site.

Have excellent communication and customer service skills when working with staff, pupils, visitors and contractors.

Be flexible, dependable and committed to supporting the wider school community.

Why Join This School?

The school offers:

A welcoming and supportive staff team.

Well-maintained facilities and excellent working conditions.

A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.

Opportunities for training and career progression.

A positive and inclusive school community.

The opportunity to play a key role in ensuring a safe, secure and inspiring learning environment.

Competitive salary and excellent employment benefits.

School Caretaker | Outstanding School | Berkshire Ascot, England, United Kingdom