Site Manager/Caretaker

TeacherActive; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated recruitment consultant

CPD and training opportunities

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking reliable Site Managers / Caretakers to provide temporary and casual cover across schools in the West Midlands, including Birmingham. You should have prior experience as a School Site Manager, Caretaker or similar, and be comfortable working in a school environment.

This role offers flexible hours and the chance to work across multiple educational settings, helping to keep premises safe, well maintained and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Manager, Caretaker, or similar role preferred.
• Willingness to undertake temporary and casual assignments.
• Strong practical maintenance and general site management skills.
• Good awareness of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school premises.
• Carry out routine site and security checks.
• Complete basic maintenance and minor repairs.
• Monitor the general condition of the school site.
• Support health and safety procedures across the premises.
• Report maintenance concerns and potential hazards.
• Liaise with school staff, contractors and visitors.
• Support cleanliness and presentation of the school site.
• Respond to urgent site issues when required.
• Ensure the premises provide a safe environment for pupils and staff.

Skills

Health & Safety

Reliability

Punctuality

Independent worker

Communication

Organisation

Flexible hours

School environment

Job description

Site Manager / Caretaker

Location: Birmingham - Sparkhill
Salary: £14.25 - 16.50
Start Date: OIctober 2026

Contract Type: Temporary / Casual
Hours: Flexible, dependent on school requirements

Introduction to the Role

TeacherActive is looking to recruit reliable and experienced Site Managers / Caretakers to provide temporary and casual cover across schools and educational settings throughout the West Midlands.

This role would be ideal for somebody who has previously worked as a School Site Manager, Caretaker or Site Manager and is happy to undertake flexible, casual assignments when schools require additional site support or cover.

You will play an important role in ensuring school premises remain safe, secure, clean and well maintained, helping to create a positive environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

We work with welcoming and supportive schools that are committed to providing safe learning environments and achieving the best possible outcomes for their pupils.

Candidate Requirements

The successful Site Manager / Caretaker will ideally:

• Have previous experience working as a School Site Manager or Caretaker.
• Alternatively, have relevant previous experience working as a Site Manager.
• Be willing to undertake temporary and casual assignments.
• Have good practical maintenance and general site management skills.
• Have a strong awareness of health and safety.
• Be reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Have strong communication and organisational skills.
• Be comfortable working within a school environment.
• Be flexible regarding assignments and working hours where required.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the individual school and assignment, responsibilities may include:

• Opening and securing the school premises.
• Carrying out routine site and security checks.
• Completing basic maintenance and minor repairs.
• Monitoring the general condition of the school site.
• Supporting health and safety procedures across the premises.
• Reporting maintenance concerns and potential hazards.
• Liaising with school staff, contractors and external visitors.
• Supporting with the cleanliness and presentation of the school site.
• Responding to urgent site issues when required.
• Ensuring the premises provide a safe environment for pupils and staff.

Compliance Requirements

All applicants will need to:

• Provide two professional references from recent employers.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service, where possible.
• Be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS through TeacherActive if they do not currently hold a suitable certificate.
• Have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Complete TeacherActive's required safeguarding and compliance checks before commencing work.

Benefits of Working Through TeacherActive

Working through TeacherActive gives you access to:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• A dedicated recruitment consultant.
• Access to CPD and training opportunities.
• Ongoing support throughout your placements.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent work.
• Flexible temporary and casual assignments to suit your availability.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.