Caretaker

The Supply Register

School Caretaker – Tamworth

Location: Tamworth
Start Date: September 2026 (or as soon as possible)
Contract: Temporary with the potential to become permanent
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

The Supply Register is recruiting on behalf of one of our partner schools in Tamworth for a reliable and proactive School Caretaker.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming school environment and enjoys working as part of a dedicated school team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Opening and securing the school site each day.

  • Carrying out general maintenance, repairs and DIY tasks.

  • Ensuring the school premises and grounds are clean, safe and well maintained.

  • Undertaking health and safety checks and reporting any issues.

  • Assisting with deliveries, room setups and school events.

  • Liaising with contractors and supporting site compliance where required.

The Ideal Candidate
  • Previous caretaking, site management, facilities or maintenance experience is desirable.

  • Practical DIY and maintenance skills.

  • Good understanding of health and safety.

  • Reliable, trustworthy and able to work independently.

  • A positive attitude and excellent communication skills.

Essential Compliance Requirements

As this role is based within a school, successful applicants must be able to:

  • Provide a full employment history covering the last 24 months.

  • Provide a minimum of two employment references (three if you have not previously worked with children).

  • Complete an employment history form covering every month from leaving full-time education.

  • Obtain character references where required to cover any gaps in employment.

  • Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

  • Provide proof of right to work in the UK.

  • Provide two proofs of address, proof of National Insurance and any relevant name change documentation.

  • Complete our free mandatory safeguarding and compliance training.

If you are a hardworking and dependable individual looking to make a real difference in a school community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact The Supply Register for more information.

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