Caretaker - Primary School

Location: Liverpool
Contract: Temporary
Salary: £13.69 - £15.00 per hour 
Start Date: As soon as possible

We are seeking a reliable, practical and committed Caretaker to join our friendly primary school in Liverpool. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring our school premises are safe, secure, clean and well maintained for pupils, staff and visitors.

• Opening and closing the school premises, including securing buildings and grounds

• Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs and minor DIY tasks

• Ensuring health and safety standards are met at all times

• Maintaining cleanliness of external areas and supporting cleaning staff as required

• Monitoring heating, lighting and water systems

• Managing deliveries and setting up rooms for school activities and events

• Reporting faults, damage or health and safety concerns promptly

• Liaising with contractors and overseeing work on site

• Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply

• Previous caretaking, maintenance or site management experience (school experience desirable but not essential)

• Good practical and DIY skills

• Knowledge of basic health and safety procedures

• A proactive, flexible and dependable approach to work

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Good communication and organisational skills

• A supportive and welcoming school community

• Opportunities for training and development

• Local Government Pension Scheme (if applicable)

• A role that makes a real difference to children’s daily school experience

Safeguarding:
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

How to Apply:
Please submit your completed application form and supporting statement to (url removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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