caretaker

Come and Join Our School Family!

Are you practical? Organised? Friendly? Someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys seeing the difference they make each day?

We’re looking for a School Caretaker who will work closely with our Headteacher and School Business Manager to keep our school safe, clean, welcoming and functioning beautifully — for pupils, staff, governors and visitors alike.

If you enjoy variety, love fixing things, and want to be part of a warm and caring community… you might be exactly who we’re looking for!

Your Working Week

21 hours per week

Monday to Friday

52‑week contract (with some tasks during school holidays)

Split shifts : a little in the morning, a little in the afternoon

Some flexibility needed (e.g., contractors, emergencies, parents’ evenings)

Salary is between 25,000 and 28,000 pro rata basis🔧 We Are Looking For Someone Who… Has great practical skills

Can carry out minor repairs and maintenance to a high standard

Confident with basic plumbing, joinery, small fixes and general DIYKeeps everyone safe

Understands Health & Safety procedures

Has knowledge of Health and Safety at Work and COSHH

Carries out checks to keep pupils, staff and visitors safeSupports the whole school environment

Helps with access and security

Ensures housekeeping, repairs and maintenance are completed

Looks after buildings, contents and health & safety tasks

Works proactively and independently when neededIs organised and proactive

Can plan and prioritise tasks effectively

Spots issues before they become problemsIs great with people

Communicates kindly and positively with staff, pupils, parents and visitors

Contributes to the caring, nurturing ethos of our schoolHas leadership awareness

Has experience supervising staff

Can confidently monitor the quality of work from external contractorsIs flexible and physically capable

Able to respond to occasional emergencies

Prepared for some holiday‑time tasks

Can lift, carry and work at heights

Open to training to develop expertise💛 What We Offer You

A family‑orientated, inclusive school community

A supportive, enthusiastic SLT and staff team

Children who aim high — and a school that champions them

A caring environment where we always strive for the best

A pleasant, welcoming, well‑resourced site

Real opportunities for professional development

Supportive parents and governors who value your work

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent