Bright Star Talent is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a supportive primary school in Birmingham (B19) who are looking to welcome a reliable and experienced School Caretaker to their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and well-kept school environment. The role will involve taking responsibility for the day-to-day upkeep and security of the school site, working closely with school staff to ensure the building and grounds are ready for pupils and staff each day.
The working hours for this position are 6:00am – 2:00pm, Monday to Friday. Previous experience working as a caretaker or site staff member within a school is preferred.
As a School Caretaker, you will:
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Open and secure the school site each day.
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Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs around the school.
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Ensure the school buildings and grounds are clean, safe and well maintained.
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Complete regular site, health and safety checks.
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Identify and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
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Set up rooms, furniture and equipment when required.
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Monitor the security of the school premises.
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Liaise with contractors and visitors attending the school site where required.
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Support the wider school team with general site and caretaking duties.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Previous caretaking, maintenance or site experience.
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Previous experience working within a school is preferred.
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Good practical and general maintenance skills.
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A reliable, organised and proactive approach to your work.
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A good understanding of health and safety.
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The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
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Good communication skills and the ability to work well with school staff.
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A professional and responsible approach to working within a school environment.
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A fully enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
Why Work Through Bright Star Talent?
At Bright Star Talent, we believe great recruitment is built on relationships. We take the time to understand both our schools and our candidates, ensuring we match you with opportunities where you can genuinely succeed.
We offer:
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Competitive rates of pay.
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A dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your placement.
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Access to opportunities across Birmingham.
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A quick, straightforward and efficient registration process.
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Honest communication and ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment team.
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Opportunities with schools that genuinely value and support their staff.
Safeguarding & Compliance
Bright Star Talent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our thorough compliance and safer recruitment procedures.
Applicants for this role must have a fully enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service. Satisfactory references, right-to-work checks and all required safeguarding and compliance checks must also be completed before employment commences
Salary description
£18.00 - £22.00 per hour