Caretaker in Plymouth

Job Title: Part-Time School Caretaker

Location: Primary School, Plymouth
⏰ Hours: 7:00am–10:00am
Start Date: ASAP

The Supply Register is Recruiting!

We are currently looking for a reliable, proactive and hardworking Caretaker to join a primary school in Plymouth, starting as soon as possible.

This is a part-time opportunity, working mornings from 7:00am to 10:00am, ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opening the school premises and preparing the site for the school day.

• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs where appropriate.

• Ensuring the school grounds and buildings are safe, tidy and secure.

• Completing basic health and safety checks and reporting any hazards or maintenance issues.

• Assisting with deliveries and moving furniture or equipment when required.

• Ensuring access routes, entrances and communal areas are presentable.

• Locking and securing areas as required and following school procedures.

• Supporting the wider school team with general site duties.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has previous caretaking, maintenance or site supervision experience.

• Is practical, reliable and able to work independently.

• Has good awareness of health and safety.

• Can communicate professionally with school staff and visitors.

• Is flexible and willing to undertake a variety of site-related tasks.

Safeguarding & Vetting Requirements

As this role is based within a school, all candidates must meet the relevant safeguarding and compliance requirements, including:

• An enhanced DBS check, with a DBS on the Update Service being an advantage. Candidates without a suitable existing check must be willing to obtain a new enhanced DBS.

• A minimum of two employer references covering the previous 24 months.

• Three references if the candidate has not previously worked with children.

• A professional character reference to cover any employment gaps.

• Proof of right to work in the UK.

• Two proofs of address: a utility bill or bank statement dated within the last three months, or a council tax bill dated within the last 12 months.

• Proof of National Insurance number.

• Proof of any name changes, where applicable.

• An overseas police check where applicable if the candidate has lived outside the UK for more than six months.

• Completion of all mandatory online safeguarding and compliance training provided by The Supply Register.

Interested in Applying?

If you're looking for part-time morning work and have the skills and experience to help keep a school running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!

Contact: Reagan McDonald
Email: (url removed)

The Supply Register is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks and references.