At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep the school running smoothly with repairs, maintenance, and security.
- Company: A vibrant secondary school in Barnsley focused on student success.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, valuable experience, and career guidance from a dedicated consultant.
- Other info: Opportunity for further placements and a chance to earn rewards through referrals.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a lively school environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance or caretaking, basic DIY skills, and a proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 30348 - 37092 £ per year.
A busy and welcoming secondary school in Barnsley is looking for an Interim Caretaker to join their site team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and well-presented environment where students can thrive and staff can focus on delivering outstanding education.
Your new role
Are you the person everyone calls when something needs fixing?
As Interim Caretaker, you'll be the go-to person for keeping the school site safe, secure, and running smoothly.
From unlocking the gates in the morning to tackling maintenance issues throughout the day, you'll be a key part of the school's daily operations.
Your duties will include
- Opening and securing the school site.
- Carrying out basic repairs and maintenance.
- Setting up rooms for meetings, assemblies, exams, and events.
- Conducting health and safety checks.
- Monitoring site security and visitor access.
- Managing deliveries and contractor visits.
- Supporting compliance and site inspections.
- Assisting with the overall upkeep of the school premises.
- What you will need to succeed
We're looking for someone who is reliable, practical, and ready to roll up their sleeves. You will ideally have:
- Previous caretaker, maintenance, facilities, estates, or site management experience.
- Basic DIY and repair skills.
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
- The ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
- A proactive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and site security.
- The ability to remain calm and adaptable in a busy school environment.
We will need to be able to obtain references to cover the last 2 years as a minimum and you will need to be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check if you don't already have a DBS on the update service
What you'll get in return
As well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an outstanding school.
When you register with Hays you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will be on hand to offer career advice and guide you through the registration process.
Once you have completed this particular assignment we will then be in a position to place you in further schools.
By registering with Hays Education, you will also be eligible for our Refer a Friend Scheme where you could receive £250 in vouchers T&Cs apply.
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