School Caretaker - SEND
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South Gloucestershire
Temporary Contract
£13.69 – £15.00 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a practical, reliable, and hands-on professional looking for a rewarding role where your skills make a real difference? We are seeking a School Caretaker to join a friendly, supportive SEND school in South Gloucestershire.
In this role, you’ll be the person who keeps the school running smoothly—ensuring that staff, pupils, and visitors enjoy a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment every day. If you have experience in caretaking, site management, or maintenance—and enjoy being part of a supportive team—this could be the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities
Opening and closing school premises, including securing buildings and grounds
Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs, and minor DIY tasks
Ensuring health and safety standards are consistently met
Maintaining external areas and supporting cleaning staff where needed
Monitoring heating, lighting, and water systems
Managing deliveries and setting up rooms for activities or events
Reporting faults, damage, or safety concerns promptly
Liaising with contractors and overseeing work on site
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply
Experience in caretaking, site management, or maintenance (school experience desirable but not essential)
Practical skills and confidence with DIY tasks
Knowledge of basic health and safety procedures
A proactive, flexible, and dependable approach
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication and organisational skills
Why Join Us?
Be part of a welcoming, supportive school community
Play a key role in creating a safe and inspiring environment for pupils
Opportunities for training and professional development
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (if applicable)
A hands-on role where your work truly matters every day
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
✨ Interested?
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services
- Location:
- Kington
- Salary:
- £13.69 - £15 /hour
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Property Services
