Caretaker

The School Caretaker is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, clean, and well-functioning school environment. They oversee the upkeep of school buildings, grounds, equipment, and facilities, ensuring that the premises are ready for daily use by students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and close school buildings according to agreed schedules.
• Carry out routine inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Perform basic maintenance and minor repairs, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical tasks where appropriate.
• Ensure heating, lighting, and ventilation systems are operating correctly.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of external areas, including playgrounds, pathways, and car parks.
• Monitor health and safety standards across the school site.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues and emergencies.
• Arrange or supervise contractors carrying out repair and maintenance work.
• Conduct security checks and ensure buildings are secure outside school hours.
• Assist with setting up rooms, halls, and equipment for school events and activities.
• Manage supplies and maintenance inventories.
• Report significant defects, hazards, or incidents to school management.

35 hours per week, Split Shifts, with flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, during school holidays as required.

Requirements
Essential

• Previous experience in building maintenance, caretaking, facilities management, or a similar role.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Physical fitness to carry out manual tasks.

Desirable

• Experience working in a school or educational environment.
• Relevant maintenance, trade, or facilities qualifications.
• First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of fire safety procedures.

Skills and Competencies

• Reliability and trustworthiness.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Customer service and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.

St Bernadette Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) check before appointment is confirmed.