School Caretaker - Nottingham & Derby (Term-Time Only)
Recruited through Empowering Learning
Pay: £13.50 to £14.25 per hour, depending on experience
Empowering Learning is an education recruitment agency, and we're recruiting an experienced Caretaker for schools across Nottingham and Derby. This role is offered through us. You'll sign on with Empowering Learning, and we'll place you in a school.
About the role
You'll keep a school site safe, secure and running smoothly so pupils and staff can get on with learning. Duties include:
- Opening and securing the school buildings and grounds
- Carrying out routine site checks and general maintenance
- Minor repairs and reporting larger faults
- Setting up rooms and moving furniture and equipment for lessons and events
- Keeping the premises clean, tidy and safe, including health and safety checks
- Acting as the main contact for contractors and deliveries
- Supporting the school's security and fire safety routinesEssential requirements
Essential requirements
An up-to-date enhanced DBS check, registered on the Update Service. We cannot place you without one.
Right to work in the UK
Previous experience as a caretaker, site manager or in a similar maintenance role, ideally in a school
Already qualified and competent in general site maintenance and health and safety (we are an agency and are unable to provide training)
About you
Reliable, practical and able to work on your own initiative
A friendly, professional manner around staff and children
Our compliance checks
Schools must be able to trust everyone on their site, so every candidate goes through our compliance process before starting. This includes:
- Enhanced DBS check, with a status check on the Update Service
- Proof of identity and right to work in the UK
- References covering your recent work history
- Explanation of any gaps in your employment history
- Overseas police checks if you have lived or worked abroad
- Safeguarding induction and confirmation that you have read the relevant safeguarding guidanceWe'll guide you through each step, and our compliance team will let you know exactly which documents we need. You can only start a placement once all checks are complete.
What we offer
- £13.50 to £14.25 per hour, depending on experience
- Term-time only work, so you have school holidays off
- Work in schools local to you in Nottingham
- Dedicated support from the Empowering Learning team throughout your placement
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School Caretaker - Nottingham employer: Empowering Learning Ltd
Empowering Learning is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work as a KS3 Teacher in a specialist SEN school in the picturesque town of Dorking. With a strong focus on employee support and development, our close-knit team fosters a nurturing environment where every contribution is valued, allowing teachers to make a real difference in the lives of students with complex needs. Enjoy small class sizes, beautiful surroundings, and excellent transport links, all while engaging in some of the most meaningful teaching of your career.
