School Caretaker – SEN School
Location: Stockport
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Long-term temporary, with potential for permanent employment
Hours: Full-time hours available / flexibility required
Employer: The Education Specialists (TES)
The Education Specialists are currently recruiting for an experienced School Caretaker to join a specialist SEN school in the Stockport area.
This is initially a long-term temporary position employed through TES, with the opportunity for the successful candidate to move into a permanent role with the school for the right person.
The Role
As School Caretaker, you will play an important role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, well-maintained and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working as a Caretaker, Site Assistant, Maintenance Operative or in a similar role, with a practical and proactive approach to their work.
Key Responsibilities
Carrying out general maintenance and repairs across the school site
Ensuring the school premises are safe, secure and well maintained
Completing routine checks and reporting any issues promptly
Supporting with general site upkeep, including grounds and external areas
Assisting with deliveries, contractors and visitors where required
Responding to day-to-day maintenance issues
Supporting the wider school team to maintain a safe environment for pupils and staff
Following all relevant health & safety and safeguarding proceduresThe Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who is:
Experienced as a School Caretaker, Site Assistant, Maintenance Operative or similar
Practical, reliable and able to work independently
Confident carrying out general maintenance and basic repairs
Proactive, organised and able to prioritise tasks
Comfortable working within a specialist SEN school environment
Flexible and able to work up to full-time hours when required
Professional and approachable when dealing with staff, pupils, visitors and contractors
DBS checked and ideally registered on the DBS Update ServiceWhat We Offer
Long-term, stable work through The Education Specialists
Opportunity to secure a permanent position with the school
Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Access to specialist SEN and challenging behaviour CPD
The opportunity to work within a supportive specialist school environment
£150 Refer a Friend scheme – terms and conditions applyApply NowIf you have previous experience in a Caretaker, Site, Maintenance or Facilities role and are looking for a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through The Education Specialists (TES).
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As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
