Job Description
We are recruiting an experienced School Caretaker to support schools across the Black Country area only.
This is a practical, hands-on role suited to candidates who are already confident working within a school environment and can start and perform the role immediately.
Key Responsibilities
Opening and securing the school site, including unlocking and locking buildings.
Carrying out daily health and safety checks across the premises.
Undertaking routine maintenance, minor repairs and basic DIY tasks.
Monitoring site security, alarms and access control.
Supporting fire safety procedures, including checks and evacuations where required.
Setting up and clearing rooms for events, meetings and school activities.
Managing waste, deliveries and contractor access.
Maintaining clean, safe and well-presented external and internal areas.
Reporting defects, hazards and maintenance issues promptly.
Working in line with safeguarding, health & safety and school policies at all times.
Person Specification
Proven, recent experience working as a school caretaker or site manager is essential.
Strong working knowledge of health and safety procedures within a school setting.
Confident carrying out basic repairs, maintenance and site checks without supervision.
Able to work independently and manage daily site priorities.
Reliable, practical and highly organised.
Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in an education environment.
Able to respond appropriately to urgent site issues when required.
Important Information
No training will be provided.
Applicants must already be experienced and able to carry out the role from day one.
An Enhanced DBS certificate is required.
Candidates without a valid Enhanced DBS must be willing to apply for and fund their own check prior to starting work.
If you are an experienced school caretaker seeking immediate work within the Black Country, we would welcome your application.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
This is a practical, hands-on role suited to candidates who are already confident working within a school environment and can start and perform the role immediately.
Key Responsibilities
Opening and securing the school site, including unlocking and locking buildings.
Carrying out daily health and safety checks across the premises.
Undertaking routine maintenance, minor repairs and basic DIY tasks.
Monitoring site security, alarms and access control.
Supporting fire safety procedures, including checks and evacuations where required.
Setting up and clearing rooms for events, meetings and school activities.
Managing waste, deliveries and contractor access.
Maintaining clean, safe and well-presented external and internal areas.
Reporting defects, hazards and maintenance issues promptly.
Working in line with safeguarding, health & safety and school policies at all times.
Person Specification
Proven, recent experience working as a school caretaker or site manager is essential.
Strong working knowledge of health and safety procedures within a school setting.
Confident carrying out basic repairs, maintenance and site checks without supervision.
Able to work independently and manage daily site priorities.
Reliable, practical and highly organised.
Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in an education environment.
Able to respond appropriately to urgent site issues when required.
Important Information
No training will be provided.
Applicants must already be experienced and able to carry out the role from day one.
An Enhanced DBS certificate is required.
Candidates without a valid Enhanced DBS must be willing to apply for and fund their own check prior to starting work.
If you are an experienced school caretaker seeking immediate work within the Black Country, we would welcome your application.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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