Overview
School Caretaker
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Ellesmere Port - Secondary School, Ofsted Rated 'Good'
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Plus Additional Weeks
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Duration: Initially for the academic year, with potential extension
Key Responsibilities
* Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and site improvements
* Ensuring the security of the school site, including opening/locking up as required
* Monitoring and maintaining health and safety standards across the school
* Assisting with deliveries, setting up rooms, and supporting school events
* Liaising with contractors and reporting any major repairs
Key Requirements
* Previous experience in a caretaking, site management, or maintenance role (school-based experience desirable but not essential)
* Strong practical and DIY skills
* Good understanding of health and safety procedures
* A proactive, flexible, and reliable approach to work
We Offer
* A welcoming and supportive school community
* A varied and rewarding role with real impact on the school environment
* Competitive pay based on experience and responsibilities
* A school rated "Good" by Ofsted, with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and achievement
Why Work Through Tradewind?
* Above-market pay rates, paid weekly via PAYE
* Ellesmere Port and Cheshire's most recommended education agency, with over 700 5-star Google reviews
* Exclusive access to CPD and training via our partnership with The National College
* Support from a dedicated team of consultants with over 25 years' combined experience placing school staff across the region
* Strong relationships with schools across Cheshire and Merseyside, giving you more options and flexibility
How to Apply
To express interest or request further information, please click 'apply now' or send your CV and a brief cover letter to as soon as possible.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required
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