Part-Time School Caretaker – Primary School
Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Start Date: ASAP, ideally Monday 2nd November 2026
⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am–10:00am
The Supply Register is Recruiting!
We are currently looking for a reliable, practical and hardworking Caretaker to join a primary school in Newton Abbot, Devon.
This is a part-time morning position, starting as soon as possible, ideally from 2nd November. The successful candidate will help ensure the school premises are safe, secure, tidy and well maintained.
Key Responsibilities
Opening the school premises and preparing the site for the school day.
Carrying out general caretaking duties and minor maintenance repairs where appropriate.
Ensuring school buildings and grounds are safe, tidy and well maintained.
Completing routine health and safety checks and reporting hazards or maintenance issues.
Assisting with deliveries and moving furniture or equipment when required.
Ensuring entrances, corridors and communal areas are presentable.
Supporting site security and following school procedures.
Assisting with general site duties as required.
The Ideal Candidate
Has previous caretaking, maintenance or site supervision experience.
Is practical, reliable and able to work independently.
Has a good awareness of health and safety.
Is organised, proactive and takes pride in their work.
Can communicate professionally with school staff and visitors.
Safeguarding & Vetting Requirements
As this role is based within a primary school, all candidates must meet the relevant safeguarding and compliance requirements, including:
An enhanced DBS check. A DBS registered on the Update Service is an advantage; otherwise, candidates must be willing to obtain a new enhanced DBS check.
A minimum of two employer references covering the previous 24 months.
Three references if the candidate has not previously worked with children.
A professional character reference to cover any employment gaps.
Proof of right to work in the UK.
Two proofs of address: a utility bill or bank statement dated within the last three months, or a council tax bill dated within the last 12 months.
Proof of National Insurance number.
Proof of any name changes, where applicable.
An overseas police check where applicable if the candidate has lived outside the UK for more than six months.
Completion of all mandatory online safeguarding and compliance training provided by The Supply Register.
How to Apply
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