School Caretaker

Holiday entitlement 23 days plus bank holidays. 

We are seeking to appoint a Caretaker to join our committed and enthusiastic team.  This is a key role within the school, and the successful candidate will be instrumental in maintaining a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming environment for all pupils, staff, and visitors. This role is within a special educational setting, in which there are an estimated 137 pupils, all with different special educational needs. 

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure the school premises and grounds are safe, well-maintained, and fit for purpose.
• Carry out a range of site duties including minor repairs, general maintenance, and grounds upkeep.
• Ensure all routine Health & Safety checks and inspections are completed and recorded in a timely manner.
• Act as the responsible person for asbestos and legionella compliance.
• Be available for emergency call-outs, ideally within 30 minutes travel time to the school.

The ideal candidate will:
• Have a good range of practical DIY and site maintenance skills.
• Be highly organised, proactive and take pride in their work.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with external contractors and school staff.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of site safety, safeguarding, and compliance responsibilities.
• Be flexible and committed to the ethos and values of Ravenswood School.

Elementa are not a supply agency, we are a schools services & recruiting partner to education settings. We manage the candidate application, vetting & compliance and process your payroll. Therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks, satisfactory references and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless you have a current DBS on the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship; no umbrella companies.
• Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.