Caretaker

Job Title: Part-Time School Caretaker

Location: Primary School, Plymouth

⏰ Hours: 7:00am–10:00am

Start Date: ASAP

The Supply Register is Recruiting!

We are currently looking for a reliable, proactive and hardworking Caretaker to join a primary school in Plymouth, starting as soon as possible.

This is a part-time opportunity, working mornings from 7:00am to 10:00am, ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment.

Key Responsibilities

Opening the school premises and preparing the site for the school day.

Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs where appropriate.

Ensuring the school grounds and buildings are safe, tidy and secure.

Completing basic health and safety checks and reporting any hazards or maintenance issues.

Assisting with deliveries and moving furniture or equipment when required.

Ensuring access routes, entrances and communal areas are presentable.

Locking and securing areas as required and following school procedures.

Supporting the wider school team with general site duties.

The Ideal Candidate:

Has previous caretaking, maintenance or site supervision experience.

Is practical, reliable and able to work independently.

Has good awareness of health and safety.

Can communicate professionally with school staff and visitors.

Is flexible and willing to undertake a variety of site-related tasks.

Safeguarding & Vetting

Requirements

As this role is based within a school, all candidates must meet the relevant safeguarding and compliance

requirements, including

An enhanced DBS check, with a DBS on the Update Service being an advantage. Candidates without a suitable existing check must be willing to obtain a new enhanced DBS.

A minimum of two employer references covering the previous 24 months.

Three references if the candidate has not previously worked with children.

A professional character reference to cover any employment gaps.

Proof of right to work in the UK.

Two proofs of address: a utility bill or bank statement dated within the last three months, or a council tax bill dated within the last 12 months.

Proof of National Insurance number.

Proof of any name changes, where applicable.

An overseas police check where applicable if the candidate has lived outside the UK for more than six months.

Completion of all mandatory online safeguarding and compliance training provided by The Supply Register.

Interested in Applying?

If you're looking for part-time morning work and have the skills and experience to help keep a school running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!

Contact: Reagan McDonald

Email:

The Supply Register is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks and references