Job Title: Caretaker
Location: Wakefield
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £28,000 per year
Do you have previous experience as a Caretaker for a Secondary School?
Are you thorough in carrying out health and safety checks on equipment, hazards and premises?
Do you pride yourself on maintaining the overall good condition of the school buildings and grounds?
TeacherActive are proud to be working with an Outstanding Secondary School in Wakefield and are actively recruiting for a Caretaker to maintain a safe, secure and well-presented school environment.
The ideal candidate will ensure classrooms, corridors, toilets and outdoor areas are clean, safe and in good condition. The role of a caretaker also requires repairing minor fixings, reporting major issues and ensuring the heating, water and electrical systems are working properly.
As well as this, the candidate will play a key role in keeping the school environment safe. This involves locking and unlocking the premises, checking for hazards, managing fire safety procedures and sometimes overseeing visitor access.
The successful Caretaker will have:
· Experience in general maintenance or facilities role, preferably in a school or educational setting.
· An understanding of child protection and safeguarding.
· Full driving licence including D1, with a maximum of 3 points for minibus driving (training may be provided for the relevant D1).
· Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work to strict deadlines.
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
· A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
· Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
· CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
· Market leading rates of pay
· TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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£28,000 pa (rising to £28,350 pa from September 2026).
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and placing teachers and support staff into rewarding roles. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment