School Caretaker

A welcoming primary school is seeking a reliable and practical Caretaker to help keep its buildings and grounds safe, secure and well maintained.

This varied role involves opening and securing the premises, carrying out basic maintenance and checks, and helping ensure the school is clean, safe and ready for pupils and staff.

Key responsibilities

- Open and secure the school site in line with agreed procedures.
- Carry out routine checks of the buildings, grounds and equipment.
- Complete basic maintenance and minor repairs, reporting issues that need specialist attention.
- Help keep the site clean, tidy and free from hazards.
- Monitor access to the premises and follow visitor and security procedures.
- Support deliveries, room set-ups and school events as required.
- Report health and safety concerns promptly.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety and site security procedures.

About you

You’ll be dependable, hands-on and able to take pride in maintaining a safe school environment.

You’ll have:

- Practical maintenance skills and a flexible approach to day-to-day tasks.
- The ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
- Good communication skills and a helpful manner with pupils, staff and visitors.
- An understanding of health and safety, or a willingness to complete relevant training.
- A commitment to safeguarding and keeping children safe.

An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required.

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