School Caretaker / Site Assistant

TeacherActive; Cheddar; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Eye­sight test vouchers

Onsite parking

Public transport links

Flexible working support

LGPS membership

Career progression

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a highly oversubscribed secondary school in Cheddar to appoint a Caretaker. The successful candidate will join the site team, carrying out regular building compliance checks and general maintenance while supporting staff with the use of the building and assisting with the school’s lettings programme.

The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with some early starts and late finishes.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, building or site maintenance is essential.
• Practical maintenance skills such as carpentry or plumbing are required.
• Experience or knowledge of building compliance and safety checks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular building compliance checks and general maintenance.
• Support staff with effective use of the school buildings.
• Assist with the school lettings programme and flexible hours as required.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Maintenance

Building compliance

Job description

Job Title: Caretaker
Location: Cheddar
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £22,000 - £30,000 per year

Are you a reliable and trustworthy Caretaker with experience in building or property maintenance?

Do you have practical skills in areas such as carpentry, plumbing or basic maintenance?

Are you confident carrying out building compliance checks and maintaining a safe, well-presented school environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a highly oversubscribed secondary school in Cheddar that is looking to appoint a Caretaker. The school has a strong values-based culture focused on learning, enrichment and supporting its young people, and has been rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding leadership and management and personal development.

The school is looking to take on a Caretaker on a, full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week, with part-time requests considered. The successful Caretaker will work as part of an established site team, carrying out regular building compliance checks, general maintenance, supporting staff with the effective use of the building and assisting with the school s lettings programme, with some early starts and late finishes required.

The successful Caretaker will have:

• Previous experience in a caretaking, building, property or site maintenance role
• Practical maintenance skills, including experience with carpentry, plumbing or similar areas
• Experience or knowledge of carrying out building compliance and safety checks
• A proactive approach to maintaining buildings to a high standard
• Excellent reliability, trustworthiness and attention to detail
• Flexibility to work early starts or late finishes when required

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• Employee assistance programme offering counselling, support and advice
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-Work scheme and eyesight test vouchers
• Access to onsite parking and public transport links
• Flexible working support and enhanced family-friendly policies
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Professional development and opportunities for career progression

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.