School Caretaker

SCHOOL CARETAKER / ASSISTANT SITE CONTROLLER

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced School Caretaker / Assistant Site Controller who is looking for a permanent part-time, term-time position at a welcoming secondary school near Datchet, Berkshire.

This role offers an excellent work-life balance, with 12 weeks' holiday per year, making it ideal for someone seeking stable part-time employment.

What We Offer

• Permanent part-time position
• 20 hours per week, term-time
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
• Thursday: 3:00pm – 8:30pm
• £14.50 – £14.90 per hour
• Opportunity to earn additional income during football season, including weekends at £17.57 per hour
• Stable employment within a welcoming school environment
• Varied role with opportunities to use your practical skills
• Enhanced DBS check provided as part of the recruitment process

The Role

As a School Caretaker / Assistant Site Controller, you will help ensure the school site is safe, secure, clean and well maintained for students, staff and visitors.

The school is situated on a large 23-acre site, making this a varied role involving both indoor and outdoor work.

Key Responsibilities as a school caretaker

• Locking and securing the school site at the end of the day
• Setting up rooms for assemblies, meetings and evening events
• Supporting school activities and events
• Managing the car park during events
• Supporting private lettings and external users
• Supporting seasonal Sunday football fixtures
• Liaising with cleaning staff
• Reporting and responding to health and safety issues
• Receiving and moving parcels
• Litter picking and emptying external bins
• Carrying out general site duties and basic maintenance
• Helping to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming school environment

The Ideal School Caretaker

• Reliable, trustworthy and responsible
• Practical and hands-on
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
• Able to work independently and use their own initiative
• Organised and able to prioritise tasks
• A good communicator and team player
• Flexible and willing to support colleagues
• Someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe and well-presented site

Previous experience as a School Caretaker, Site Controller, Assistant Site Manager, Facilities Assistant, Maintenance Assistant, Handyman or Estates Assistant would be advantageous.

Practical skills in DIY, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting/decorating or general maintenance would also be desirable.

If you are an experienced caretaker or practical, reliable individual looking for a permanent part-time school role with excellent holiday benefits, we would love to hear from you. Apply today