School Caretaker

Connex Education; Town of Bath (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education is actively seeking an experienced School Caretaker to join a welcoming school in Bath for a long-term temporary period, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The role requires prior caretaker experience, strong maintenance and health & safety knowledge, and the ability to manage site safety and reporting. DBS checks will be required, and immediate start is available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a School Caretaker is essential.
• Experience carrying out general maintenance and caretaking duties.
• Good knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to identify and report site issues.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive approach to maintaining a safe and well-presented school environment.
• Ability to build positive relationships with school staff, pupils and visitors.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and caretaking duties across the school site.
• Ensure the school buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete routine checks and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Carry out minor repairs and basic maintenance where required.
• Support the opening and closing of the school site.
• Assist with health and safety checks and ensure site procedures are followed.
• Maintain clean, tidy, and presentable external areas.
• Work closely with school staff to respond to site-related issues.
• Support contractors and visitors attending the school when required.
• Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Maintenance duties

Health & safety

Independent worker

Communication skills

Proactive

Relationship building

Safeguarding responsibilities

DBS check

Job description

School Caretaker

Location: Bath

Rate of Pay: £13.00–£14.50 per hour

Start Date: Immediately – Long Term

About the Role

Are you an experienced School Caretaker looking for your next opportunity in Bath? Connex Education is recruiting a reliable and experienced School Caretaker to join a welcoming school on a long-term basis.

This is a long-term temporary role for the first academic term, with the potential for the position to become a permanent contracted role for the right candidate. Previous experience working as a School Caretaker is essential, and we’re looking for someone who can take pride in maintaining a safe, clean, secure, and welcoming school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and caretaking duties across the school site.
• Ensure the school buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete routine checks and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Carry out minor repairs and basic maintenance where required.
• Support the opening and closing of the school site.
• Assist with health and safety checks and ensure site procedures are followed.
• Maintain clean, tidy, and presentable external areas.
• Work closely with school staff to respond to site-related issues.
• Support contractors and visitors attending the school when required.
• Help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies.
• Long-term temporary opportunity for the first academic term.
• Potential for a permanent contracted position for the right candidate.
• Dedicated support with your placement.
• Opportunities to work within a welcoming school environment.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated education consultant.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience working as a School Caretaker is essential.
• Experience carrying out general maintenance and caretaking duties.
• Good knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to identify and report maintenance and site issues.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach to maintaining a safe and well-presented school environment.
• Ability to build positive relationships with school staff, pupils, and visitors.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re an experienced School Caretaker looking for a long-term opportunity in Bath, with the potential to move into a permanent contracted role, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced caretaker looking to secure a long-term position within a school environment, with an immediate start available. Candidates must be willing to undergo a DBS check as part of the recruitment process.

To find out more, contact the Bristol office on 0117 486 5001 or email [e-mail].

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability, and all applicants are assessed solely on merit.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.