Site Supervisor/Caretaker

WMJobs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Exhall Cedars Infant Nursery & Pre‑School is seeking a dedicated School Caretaker / Site Supervisor to join our team in Coventry. With responsibilities spanning security, cleaning, maintenance, stock control, lettings, health and safety, you will support the welfare of children, staff and the local community.

The ideal candidate will have DIY skills, strong record-keeping and be able to supervise cleaning staff, manage budgets within a set framework, and uphold high standards of school

Qualifications

• Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills for admin systems and stock calculations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and proactive approach.
• Experience with cleaning equipment and school utilities is desirable.
• Familiarity with how a school operates and layout helps planning.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate cleaning staff.

Responsibilities

• Security: manage opening/closing, respond to alarms and emergencies.
• Cleaning: ensure premises are cleaned to standard, schedule and audit.
• Maintenance: prioritize health and safety tasks, manage tools and contractors.
• Stock management: receive deliveries and verify orders.
• Lettings: prepare for after-school activities per procedure.
• Health & safety: act as First Aider, assist risk assessments and COSHH logs.
• Other duties: CPD and flexibility for emergencies outside hours.

Skills

Good literacy and numeracy

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Initiative and creativity

Experience operating cleaningEquipment

Familiar with school layout

Supervise cleaning staff

Job description

SCHOOL CARETAKER / SITE SUPERVISOR

Exhall Cedars Infant Nursery & Pre‑school

Job type: Non‑Teaching; Salary Scale: Scale D; Contract: Permanent; Working Weeks: 52; DBS Required: Yes; Vulnerable Group: Children; Closing Date: 9th September 2026 at 12pm.

Offers subject to satisfactory references, DBS and medical checks. Applications will only be accepted on the attached application form (no CVs). Submit to [e-mail] or post to the school address: Exhall Cedars Infant Nursery & Pre‑School, Trenance Road, Exhall, Coventry CV7 9FJ.

About the Role

Following the retirement of the current caretaker, we are seeking an experienced caretaker with physical stamina, DIY skills, general maintenance knowledge, and record‑keeping abilities to support our infant and nursery school. The ideal candidate will be resilient, a team player, and committed to the well‑being of children, staff, and the local community.

Position includes staff supervisory responsibilities and limited budgetary control. A successful 6‑month probationary period applies.

Responsibilities

• Security – carry out security procedures, opening/closing routines, prevent trespassing, respond to alarms, police, and emergencies outside normal working hours.
• Cleaning – ensure premises and furnishings cleaned to school standards, perform scheduled and holiday‑specific cleaning, audit and order supplies, maintain log sheets.
• Maintenance – respond to the Maintenance Reporting System, prioritise health and safety tasks, manage tools, contact contractors, inspect work, operate heating plant, execute fire/flood, snow and other emergency procedures, maintain drains, planters, and holiday projects.
• Stock Management – receive deliveries, store appropriately, and verify orders.
• Lettings – prepare for after‑school activities and administer lettings per procedure.
• Health & Safety – qualify as a First Aider, comply with manual‑handling and COSHH guidelines, assist risk assessments, conduct termly checks, and maintain COSHH records.
• Other Duties – undertake relevant CPD, be flexible to respond to weather or emergencies outside normal hours.

Qualifications & Skills

• Good literacy and numeracy, able to complete administrative systems, stock control and order calculations.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, initiative and creativity.
• Experience operating cleaning equipment, machinery and tools.
• Familiar with school layout and operations.
• Capability to supervise, coordinate and support cleaning staff.

All applicants must provide two suitable references: one from the last employer and a character reference. All job offers are subject to satisfactory references.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.