School Caretaker (Temporary – Term Time)
Start Date: 18th January
End Date: Half Term
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Pay: £13.68 per hour
We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic School Caretaker to support the maintenance of the school building and grounds, and also the daily care of animals while working alongside children in an educational setting. This is a temporary, part-time role ideal for someone with a passion for animal welfare and supporting young people.
Key Responsibilities:
Routine maintenance of school buildings and grounds and also undertaking minor repair work, for example changing light bulbs, erecting shelves, painting and redecorating, minor plumbing, as well as grounds maintenance including grass-cutting
Daily care and welfare of animals
Feeding, cleaning, and maintaining animal enclosures
Cleaning duties including litter, bins, and toilets; assistance with deep cleaning of classroom and school pool/changing rooms.
Porterage of heavy objects for example stock, furniture, or equipment
Ensuring the school has sufficient stock of cleaning resources
Support the school policies and procedures, for example relating to child safeguarding and data protection, supporting and supervising children during animal-related activities and contributing to the trust ethos as a whole
About You:
Experience working in a school, preferrably as a school caretaker
Experience working with animals (preferred)
Experience working with children or young people (preferred)
Patient, responsible, and approachable
Strong commitment to safeguarding and animal welfare
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Safeguarding:
This role involves regular contact with children
A DBS check is required (or willingness to obtain one)
Start Date: 18th January
⏰ Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–12:00pm
Pay Rate: £13.68 per hour