Two-Site School Caretaker - Security, Maintenance & Safety

eTeach UK Limited; Brampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days Annual Leave increasing to 35

Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash

Job summary

North Lakes Children's Services is seeking an experienced Caretaker to oversee two school sites at Haltwhistle and Brampton. The role is 38.5 hours per week (full-time) with part-time consideration and potential job share between sites.

You will maintain premises, manage security and perform routine maintenance to support a safe learning environment. Responsibilities include cleaning, minor repairs, supervising cleaners, health & safety enforcement, and liaising with the Head Teacher.

Qualifications

• Previous caretaking experience within a school environment.
• Experience in building maintenance.
• Experience with security and alarm systems.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Basic DIY skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with contractors and visitors to the site.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willingness to work across two school sites and travel between them.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe and secure school premises and grounds.
• Carry out cleaning, handy person tasks, routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Supervise school cleaning staff.
• Promote health and safety across the sites.
• Carry out porterage duties and move furniture as needed.
• Report issues to the Head Teacher and arrange larger repairs.
• Carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, including waste disposal.
• Check windows, doors, and locks and ensure alarms are set.
• Monitor CCTV and alarm systems and respond to alarms per procedures.
• Support safe access for students and staff in all weather conditions.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Building maintenance

Security systems

Health and safety

DIY skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy and numeracy

SEMH experience

Driving licence

Travel between sites

Job description

North Lakes Children's Services is seeking an experienced Caretaker to oversee two school sites at Haltwhistle and Brampton. The role is 38.5 hours per week (full-time) with part-time consideration and potential job share between sites.

You will maintain premises, manage security and perform routine maintenance to support a safe learning environment. Responsibilities include cleaning, minor repairs, supervising cleaners, health & safety enforcement, and liaising with the Head Teacher.