• Caretaker
  • Aston
  • £13 - £14 / per hour
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Area: Aston, West Midlands

School Caretaker

Job Description

Are you a dedicated individual with a passion for maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff? We are currently seeking a School Caretaker to join our team in a Secondary School based in Aston starting in January 2025. This position offers various shift patterns to accommodate both part-time and full-time availability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the school premises are clean, safe, and well-maintained.
  • Carry out regular inspections of the building and grounds, addressing any issues promptly.
  • Oversee the security of the premises, including locking and unlocking facilities as needed.
  • Assist with setup and breakdown for school events and activities.
  • Manage minor repairs and maintenance tasks, reporting larger issues to the appropriate personnel.
  • Maintain outdoor areas, including gardening and general upkeep of playgrounds and fields.
  • Support the school’s health and safety policies and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Previous experience in a caretaking or maintenance role, preferably within a school environment.
  • Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations.
  • Ability to perform manual tasks and operate cleaning and maintenance equipment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and maintenance tasks.
  • A positive attitude and a commitment to contributing to a supportive school community

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the education sector, we encourage you to apply for the School Caretaker position in Aston. Join us in creating a conducive learning environment for students to thrive and succeed.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Grace at graces@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an REC audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children.

All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you, the cost of the DBS is £61.30) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position is recent and relevant experience, ideally school-based within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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Job Details

  • Caretaker
  • Aston
  • £13 - £14 / per hour
  • Applications have closed
  • Job Area: Aston, West Midlands

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