Caretaker in Lichfield, Staffordshire

Job Title: Part-Time School Caretaker

Location: Primary School, Lichfield
Start Date: Monday 16th November 2026
⏰ Hours: 9:00am–2:00pm
Working Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (no Wednesdays)

The Supply Register is Recruiting!

We are currently recruiting for a reliable, practical and hardworking School Caretaker to join a primary school in Lichfield.

This is a part-time opportunity working four days per week, with Wednesdays off. The successful candidate will help ensure the school premises are safe, secure, clean and well maintained, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out general caretaking and basic maintenance duties.

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

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

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

• Ensuring entrances, corridors and communal areas are presentable.

• Supporting with site security and following school procedures.

• Reporting repairs and maintenance requirements to the appropriate person.

• Providing general site support to school staff as needed.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has previous caretaking, maintenance or site supervision experience.

• Is practical, reliable and able to work independently.

• Has a good awareness of health and safety.

• Is organised, proactive and takes pride in their work.

• Can communicate professionally with staff and visitors.

• Is flexible and happy to undertake a variety of site-related duties.

Safeguarding & Vetting Requirements

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

• An enhanced DBS check, preferably registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain a new enhanced DBS check.

• 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.

How to Apply

If you are looking for a part-time caretaking role and have the practical skills to help maintain a safe and welcoming school environment, we would love to hear from you!

Start date: Monday 16th November 2026 – apply now!

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.