School Caretaker

Are you a practical, reliable, and hands-on individual looking for your next opportunity within a school environment?

Academics are currently working with a secondary school in the Stoke-on-Trent area who are seeking a dedicated School Caretaker to join their Site and Facilities Team on a full-time temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with maintenance, caretaking, or handyman experience who enjoys a varied role and takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

• General maintenance and repair tasks across the school site
• Basic plumbing, painting, and DIY work as required
• Setting up rooms and equipment for school events and activities
• Conducting routine site checks and ensuring health and safety standards are maintained
• Opening and securing school buildings as part of the shift rota
• Supporting the wider site team with facilities management duties

This is a full-time position operating on a weekly rotating shift pattern:

• 7:00am - 3:00pm
• 8:00am - 4:00pm
• 10:30am - 6:30pm

The role is expected to last approximately 2-3 months, with an immediate start needed.

• Have previous caretaking, site management, facilities, maintenance, or handyman experience
• Ideally have previous experience working within a school environment
• Be confident carrying out general repairs and maintenance tasks
• Be flexible and willing to work the rotating shift pattern
• Have a proactive and reliable approach to work
• Ideally already have an Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service

• Competitive daily rate of £93-£100
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Ongoing support from experienced education recruitment consultants
• Opportunity to gain experience within a supportive school environment
• Potential for future school-based opportunities

If you're a dependable and practical individual looking for an immediate start, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and we'll be in touch to discuss the role further!