School Caretaker
Pay (Temp): £16.00-£17.50 per hour
Location: Sparkhill Start: ASAP
DBS on the Update Service - Essential - Only applicants with a DBS on the update service will be considered
We are recruiting an experienced and dependable School Caretaker for a welcoming primary setting in the Sparkhill area. This is a temp opportunity offering possible long‑term stability, with a permanent salary above £28,000 for the right candidate.
About the School
This is a warm, community-focused primary setting that forms part of a wider, well-established multi-academy trust. The trust provides strong strategic leadership, shared values and consistent standards across its schools, ensuring high-quality teaching, safeguarding and pastoral support. Being part of a larger trust means the school benefits from centralised training, robust policies, collaborative working and access to specialist teams, creating a stable and well-supported environment for pupils, staff and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
- Opening and closing the site, including key-holding and alarm duties
- Painting
- General maintenance, repairs and basic DIY across the school
- Ensuring the site is clean, safe and well-presented at all times
- Managing contractors and overseeing on-site works
- Carrying out health & safety checks, compliance logs and routine inspections
- Supporting with deliveries, room setups and movement of equipment
- Being a reliable, proactive presence around the school
Requirements
- DBS on the Update Service - essential
- Previous experience as a caretaker, site manager or facilities assistant
- Strong DIY/maintenance skills
- Good understanding of health & safety and site security
- Reliable, hands-on and able to work independently
- Immediate availability
Contact Details:
Peak Education Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
