Job Title: Caretaker
Location: Harris Academy South Kenton
Employer: Protocol Education
Are you a reliable and proactive individual with a hands-on approach to work? Protocol Education is recruiting on behalf of Harris Academy South Kenton for a dedicated Caretaker to join their site team.
About the Role
As a Caretaker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the school is safe, secure, and well-maintained. You will be responsible for the upkeep of the premises, supporting the day-to-day running of the school, and helping to create a positive environment for staff, students, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
Carrying out general maintenance, minor repairs, and DIY tasks around the school site
Ensuring the security of the premises, including opening/locking up and alarm systems
Monitoring and maintaining health & safety standards across the site
Supporting cleaning and grounds maintenance duties when needed
Assisting with the set-up of classrooms, assemblies, and school events
Managing deliveries and ensuring supplies are stored appropriately
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
Practical, proactive, and able to use their initiative
Reliable with strong attention to detail
Knowledgeable about health & safety procedures (training can be provided)
Able to communicate effectively with staff, pupils, and contractors
Experienced in a similar caretaker or facilities role (desirable but not essential)
Why Join?
Be part of a supportive school community
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Competitive pay through Protocol Education
If you are interested in this position, please apply today with your CV. For more information, contact Ruhban Khalifa at .
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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