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Temporary Caretaker

United Kingdom, Wirral 13.50 GBP / Hour · Job Posted January 26, 2026
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To ensure the school is a safe, clean, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The caretaker plays a key role in maintaining the school’s buildings, grounds and facilities, carrying out repairs, supervising contractors and supporting the daily operation of the school.

Job Responsibility

  • Open and close the school site each day, ensuring all buildings are secure
  • Conduct regular security checks, including alarm systems, gates and external doors
  • Act as a key holder and respond to call-outs outside normal hours when needed
  • Monitor health and safety standards and report hazards or maintenance issues
  • Support emergency procedures (fire drills, evacuation routes, etc.)
  • Carry out minor repairs and maintenance
  • Conduct routine checks of heating, lighting, plumbing and ventilation systems
  • Perform basic grounds maintenance (sweeping paths, clearing leaves, gritting in winter)
  • Keep maintenance logs up to date and report larger issues to management or contractors
  • Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of key areas such as entrances, corridors and outdoor spaces
  • Assist cleaning staff when required and monitor the quality of cleaning across the school
  • Maintain stock of cleaning materials and order supplies when necessary
  • Set up rooms for lessons, meetings or school events (moving furniture/equipment)
  • Manage deliveries, distribute supplies and oversee storage areas
  • Ensure waste and recycling systems are properly managed
  • Supervise onsite contractors, ensuring safe and compliant working practices
  • Liaise with maintenance services, inspectors and outside agencies when required
  • Carry out regular health and safety checks, including playground equipment inspections
  • Assist with risk assessments for site-related activities
  • Follow all safeguarding procedures and maintain confidentiality

Requirements

  • Practical maintenance skills and experience in caretaking, facilities or DIY work
  • Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities
  • Reliability, punctuality and strong sense of responsibility
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks
  • Friendly, approachable, and respectful when working around children

Nice to have

  • Experience in a school environment
  • Basic IT skills (logging issues, monitoring emails)
  • Relevant training or certificates (e.g., health & safety, manual handling)

What we offer

  • £14.50 per hour
  • part time hours 07.30 -12:30
  • Monday to Friday working
  • Term time only
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