Caretaker (GCA)

About the Role

As our Caretaker, you will:

• Maintain the security of the school, including intruder alarms, gates, doors and emergency call-out duties as a key holder.
• Carry out daily health and safety checks, responding quickly to hazards and ensuring pupils and staff are safe at all times.
• Complete statutory compliance tasks such as water hygiene checks, boiler monitoring, fire alarm testing, emergency lighting checks, sprinkler system checks, meter readings and playground inspections.
• Undertake routine maintenance, repairs and minor refurbishment, ensuring the school remains in excellent working order.
• Support the smooth running of our busy school day by managing deliveries, moving furniture, setting up halls and supporting staff where needed.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the site, including occasional cleaning tasks, litter picking and monitoring external bin collections.
• Liaise with and supervise external contractors, ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Carry out routine grounds maintenance, ensuring our outdoor spaces are safe, tidy and inviting for pupils.
• Monitor stock levels of consumables and maintenance supplies, ensuring the school remains well resourced.
• Build positive relationships with staff, pupils and visitors, modelling the welcoming ethos of [Employer hidden].

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in caring for a school environment and understands their role as a custodian of our site.
• Has strong practical and maintenance skills, with confidence in tackling a wide range of basic repairs.
• Can identify issues quickly and respond with practical, solution-focused actions.
• Understands and applies health and safety expectations in a school setting.
• Is reliable, trustworthy and able to work independently with initiative.
• Can be flexible, adaptable and calm in a busy school environment.
• Communicates clearly and works well as part of a supportive team.

Why Join [Employer hidden]?

• A welcoming and diverse school community at the heart of the town
• Supportive colleagues and strong pastoral ethos
• Opportunities for professional development
• A role where your work makes a visible, meaningful difference every day

Application Instructions

Enquiries and applications to: [contact hidden] (CV’s will not be accepted)

To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on [contact hidden].

Sponsorship Information

Please be advised as an employer we do not hold a Sponsorship licence so are unable to support overseas applicants obtain right to work in the UK.