School Caretaker's Required
Empowering Learning - Teesside
Empowering Learning is currently recruiting a reliable and proactive School Caretaker's to support schools across the Teesside area.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical maintenance skills, a strong understanding of health and safety, and a commitment to ensuring school premises remain safe, secure, and well-maintained.
Location:
Various school settings across Teesside
Working Hours:
The role typically involves a split shift pattern of:
7:00am - 9:00am
3:00pm - 6:00pmHours may vary slightly depending on the requirements of each school. Due to the nature of the role and travel between sites, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to transport.
Key Responsibilities:
Opening and securing school buildings at the start and end of the day
Carrying out basic DIY and maintenance tasks
Ensuring school grounds are safe, tidy, and well-maintained
Conducting routine health and safety checks
Testing and monitoring fire alarms and emergency systems
Reporting maintenance issues and liaising with relevant contractors when required
Performing minor repairs and preventative maintenance
Monitoring site security and responding to issues as they arise
Assisting with room setups and school events where necessary
Ensuring compliance with all health and safety procedures and school policies
Essential Requirements:
Previous experience in a caretaker, site supervisor, facilities, maintenance, or similar role
Practical DIY and maintenance skills
Good understanding of health and safety procedures
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Compliance Requirements:
Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Empowering Learning
Ability to provide professional references covering the last two years from employment, education/study, or voluntary work
What We're Looking For:
We are seeking dependable individuals who take pride in maintaining safe and welcoming environments for pupils, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will be flexible, trustworthy, and committed to supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of school sites.
If you have the experience and skills required and are looking for a rewarding role within education, we would love to hear from you. For further information contact Jen at (url removed)
