Job Description
Ref: 0902/CTW/0910
New Directions Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated Caretaker to support a school in West Kirby. This is a temporary-to-permanent position, offering an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to transition into a permanent role within the school.
Caretakers play a vital role in the day-to-day operation of the school, ensuring the premises are safe, secure, and well-maintained to provide a welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
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If you are a skilled and dependable caretaker looking for flexible, rewarding work in a school setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Specification
Caretakers are responsible for looking after a school site including the buildings and grounds.
The duties of a school Caretaker include:
1. General maintenance and minor repairs
2. Liaising with contractors
3. Managing heating and alarm systems
4. Security
5. Opening and closing the school
6. Basic cleaning
7. Key holding.
Caretakers must be honest, reliable and trustworthy. They must be able to work well on their own using their own initiative, as well as working within a larger team.
Candidates will ideally have previous caretaking experience; however New Directions will consider candidates who have a background in maintenance, decorating, facilities or security.
It’s mandatory that caretakers have a clear DBS either registered with the Update Service or a New Directions DBS.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
8. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
9. Regular and varied supply work
10. Competitive rates of pay
11. Potential long-term teaching roles
12. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
13. A network of branches across the UK
14. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
15. Recommend-a-friend scheme
16. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wirral branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.