At a Glance
- Tasks: Unlock and lock the school, conduct safety tests, and perform general maintenance.
- Company: Supportive primary school in Sheffield with a diverse community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free training courses, and potential for permanent employment.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team with excellent support and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in a school environment while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: DIY skills, health & safety awareness, and flexibility in a fast-paced setting.
The predicted salary is between 14.4 - 17.6 £ per hour.
Sheffield
£15 - £16 per hour
Start date: September 2026
Contract type: Temp - perm following 12 weeks successful temporary placement
Working hours: Monday – Friday, 6am-2pm
Unique School Solutions are supporting a Primary School in Sheffield to appoint a School Caretaker. The role will involve being responsible for unlocking and locking up the school, carrying out weekly fire alarm tests and keeping on top of other Health & Safety tests such as Legionella water testing. You will also be responsible for carrying out any general maintenance tasks around school, including DIT, gardening and cleaning where required. The role is to start in September 2026 and for the right person could lead to a permanent job after 12 weeks.
About the school:
- Primary school based in Sheffield
- Diverse community which the school serves
- "Good" school in all areas - Ofsted 2022
- Supportive and well organised leadership team
Essential requirements for the role:
- Previous DIY and maintenance skills
- Good Health & Safety awareness
- A flexible attitude and ability to adapt in a quick paced environment
- Experience of locking and unlocking buildings and setting alarms
- Previous experience of working in a school setting is desirable
- The ability to work under direction as well as using own initiative
By working with Unique School Solutions, you will benefit from:
- The support of an experienced team of specialist consultants as well as a dedicated consultant who will be your point of contact from start to finish
- Paid via PAYE only with an inhouse payroll team, no hidden deductions from your pay
- Access to over 74 FREE, high quality training courses
- Refer a friend scheme
- Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
- The opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers due to our free temp – perm offer to schools
All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure which includes a face to face registration, professional references, and an Enhanced DBS.
Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
School Caretaker in Sheffield employer: Unique School Solutions
Unique School Solutions is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional development. Located in the heart of Rotherham, employees benefit from access to training courses and opportunities for permanent roles, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow their careers in education administration.
