Job description
About the Role:
We are seeking a reliable and proactive School Caretaker to join a secondary school in Southport starting September 2025. This is a vital role in ensuring the school remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all pupils, staff, and visitors.
Caretaker
Location: Southport, PR8
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Pay: Paid to scale
Key Responsibilities:
1. Routine maintenance checks, cleaning, and minor repairs
2. Managing heating, lighting, and alarm systems
3. Overseeing contractors and ensuring site safety and compliance
4. Groundskeeping and general upkeep of facilities
What We’re Looking For:
5. A self-motivated and reliable team player
6. Practical skills in maintenance and DIY
7. Previous experience in a similar role
8. Awareness of health & safety and safeguarding best practices
Requirements:
9. Up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable, but not essential as training will be provided).
10. Right to Work in the UK.
11. Enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or willingness to apply for a new one.
12. Ability to provide a minimum of two professional references/cover the last 2 years in references
Why Join Prospero Teaching?
13. Work in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
14. Support from a dedicated and experienced team.
How to Apply:
If you are a reliable Caretaker and interested in the above position, we would love to hear from you. Please apply to this advert.