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School Caretaker
- Posted: 06-02-2026
- Category: Other School Roles
- Location: Birmingham
- Type: Full-time / Temporary
- Salary: £16 - £18 per hour
Applicants must have prior experience in a school environment and be confident carrying out general site maintenance and basic building repairs.
Role Responsibilities:
- Maintain the school site, buildings, and outdoor areas
- Open and secure the premises each day, ensuring site safety throughout
- Carry out minor repairs and organise contractors for larger maintenance work
- Oversee and support cleaning staff
- Complete general porterage and site support duties
- Act as a key holder for the school
- Monitor, inspect, and record cleaning and maintenance activity
- Work closely with the School Business Manager to identify and prioritise repairs
- Carry out non-specialist maintenance tasks such as basic plumbing and decorating
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Supervise, support, and train site staff
- Previous experience working in a school setting
- Practical maintenance experience
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Professional references
We also offer:
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Free access to training and development opportunities
- Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
- Competitive, market-leading rates of pay
- Access to a wide range of staff discounts through our payroll provider
“From day one, I felt supported and understood both professionally and personally.”
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. All successful applicants will be required to complete safeguarding and compliance checks, including DBS, Prohibited List, Barred List, and qualification verification.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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