Job Description

School Site Caretaker - Secondary school 

We are currently working with welcoming and supportive schools seeking a reliable and proactive School Site Caretaker to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous caretaking, facilities, or site maintenance experience who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure, and well-presented school environment.

About the role

• Opening and securing school premises each day as required

• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs across the site

• Ensuring school buildings and grounds are clean, safe, and well maintained

• Conducting routine health and safety checks and reporting issues promptly

• Assisting with room setups for meetings, events, and school activities

• Monitoring site security and managing access to the premises

• Supporting contractors and ensuring work is carried out safely on site

• Maintaining compliance with health and safety procedures

About the school

•Friendly and supportive school environment

• Welcoming and collaborative staff team

• Opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day running of the school

• Strong leadership and supportive management structure

• A varied and hands-on role within a busy school setting

Person Specification

• Previous caretaking, maintenance, facilities, or site management experience in a school is desirable

• Basic maintenance and DIY skills

• Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a workplace environment

• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently

• Strong problem-solving skills and practical approach

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks effectively

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check.

Service Care Solutions is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check