School Premises Assistant

School Premises Assistant – Contract Work

Location: Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week (Part-time hours also available)
Start Date: Immediate or within 1 week\’s notice
DBS Requirement: Must hold a recent Enhanced DBS or be registered on the Update Service

Job Overview:

We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and hands-on School Caretaker to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, cleanliness, and smooth day-to-day running of the school premises. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a secure and well-kept environment for staff and pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the school site is safe, secure, and well-maintained at all times
• Perform general maintenance and minor repairs across the school buildings and grounds
• Open and/or lock up the school premises daily, including setting alarms
• Monitor heating, lighting, and utilities to ensure efficient energy use
• Carry out regular health and safety checks and report any hazards or issues
• Support with setting up rooms for meetings, assemblies, or events as required
• Liaise with contractors and service providers on site
• Maintain external areas such as playgrounds, car parks, and walkways
• Ensure cleaning supplies and maintenance stock are replenished as needed
• Assist with deliveries and porterage duties when necessary

Requirements:

• Recent Enhanced DBS or registered on the DBS Update Service
• Available to start immediately or within 1 week\’s notice
• Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance, or similar experience (preferably within a school environment)
• Basic knowledge of health & safety and building maintenance
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with a good level of initiative
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Working Hours:

• Full-time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Part-time options available – please specify your availability when applying

MUST HAVE ENHANCED DBS

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Temp to perm
Contract length: 1 month

Pay: £15.95-£17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have a enhanced DBS
• When are you available to start

Experience:

• cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
• Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person