Caretaker

Prospero Teaching are working with a fantastic school currently seeking an enthusiastic Caretaker with a passion for maintaining a safe and clean environment.

The school, located near Poole, offers a supportive and rewarding environment for pupils aged 2-19 years.
This role is ideal for individuals who are compassionate, resilient, and have experience in maintenance, security, and general upkeep of school premises.

We welcome applicants with relevant experience in caretaking, maintenance, or facilities management.
The position may suit candidates who are pursuing a career in facilities management or maintenance and want to gain valuable, hands-on experience within a supportive school environment.

Contract Details:

Location: Poole, Dorset
Position: Caretaker
Type of work: Maintenance and Security
Contract or position start date: ASAP
Duration / Likely Duration: Temporary to Permanent
Contract or position end date (if applicable): Temporary to Permanent
Contract type: Temporary to Permanent
Full time/part time: Full time
Minimum rate of pay: 14.00 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Experience, Training & Qualifications:

Experience in basic maintenance of heating, lighting, plumbing, and security systems.
Ability to store equipment, furniture, and materials safely.
Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
Experience in security procedures for buildings and grounds.
Ability to perform minor repairs and direct contractors.
Experience in cleaning and maintenance tasks.
Ability to maintain grounds and address hazards.
Knowledge of fire evacuation plans and safety compliance.
Experience in ordering cleaning equipment and maintaining work logs.
Understanding of policies related to health, safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection.
Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding policies

To Be Eligible For This Role Through Prospero Teaching, You Must:

Hold Right to Work in the UK.
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
Provide two professional child-related references.

Other:

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management.
In-house Training and Development Team.

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