Supply Caretaker

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected school trust in Bradford is hiring a Premises Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring safety and maintenance of school buildings and grounds. The role involves managing a variety of responsibilities from maintenance routines to health and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have caretaking experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. This part-time position offers the potential for permanence within a dedicated school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance or site management.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, grounds, and facilities to a high standard.
• Carry out minor repairs and general site duties.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Literacy and numeracy

Physical fitness for manual tasks

Job description

Premises Manager / School Site Manager

Location: Bradford
Contract: Part Time (Potential for Permanent)
Start Date: 05/01/2026
Salary: Competitive, DoE

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected school trust for a reliable, proactive Premises Manager to ensure school buildings and grounds remain safe, clean, secure and well‑maintained. This role is ideal for an experienced caretaker, facilities professional or skilled handyperson seeking a varied and rewarding position.

About the Role

You will oversee the day‑to‑day running of the school site, leading on maintenance routines, health & safety checks, security, cleaning supervision and minor repairs. You’ll act as a key holder, complete planned preventative maintenance, monitor utilities, and ensure a safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, grounds and facilities to a high standard
• Carry out minor repairs, decorating and general site duties
• Oversee heating, utilities, drains, lighting and external areas
• Act as key holder, open/close the site and respond to alarms
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety requirements
• Keep accurate records, inventories, risk assessments and logs
• Supervise cleaning staff, trainees and support workers
• Manage cleaning schedules, rotas and contractor performance
• Support school lettings, deliveries, stock control and portering
• Attend meetings and assist with maintenance planning and budgeting

Specifications

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance or site management
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good literacy and numeracy
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to carry out physical tasks and manual handling
• Calm, flexible and committed to safeguarding and H&S

Additional Requirements

• Must be legally entitled to work in the UK
• Occasional out‑of‑hours callouts required
• No term‑time holidays
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Ability to perform duties with reasonable adjustments

How To Apply

If you’re dependable, practical and take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and make a positive impact within a dedicated school community.