School Site Caretaker – Open/Close Shifts

TeacherActive; Shirley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support

CPD Courses

Market leading pay

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a mainstream secondary school in Solihull to recruit School Site Assistants for two ongoing temporary roles from September 2026. One role starts with early morning opening; the other closes the site in the evening.

Both positions run Monday to Friday, within a busy school site, ensuring safety, security and a well-presented environment for pupils and staff. Salary is paid at £15.00 - £16.65 per hour under PAYE, with opportunities for CPD and referral rewards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Caretaker, School Site Assistant or Site Staff member within a school is essential.
• Experience carrying out general caretaking and site maintenance duties.
• The ability to confidently follow site opening, closing and security procedures.
• A reliable and punctual approach to fixed working hours.
• The ability to work effectively under the direction of the Site Manager.
• A practical, proactive and hard-working attitude.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the school premises as part of the two-site roles.
• Carry out general caretaking and site duties to keep the site safe and well-presented for pupils and staff.

Skills

Caretaker experience

Site maintenance

Opening/closing procedures

Punctuality

Work under supervision

Proactive attitude

Job description

TeacherActive is working with a mainstream secondary school in Solihull to recruit School Site Assistants for two ongoing temporary roles from September 2026. One role starts with early morning opening; the other closes the site in the evening.

Both positions run Monday to Friday, within a busy school site, ensuring safety, security and a well-presented environment for pupils and staff. Salary is paid at £15.00 - £16.65 per hour under PAYE, with opportunities for CPD and referral rewards.