Caretaker - Site Officer

Caretaker / Site Officer – Secondary School (Liverpool)

Location: Liverpool
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 26

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable, proactive and skilled Caretaker to join our team at a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in St Helens. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented environment for students, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the school site is clean, safe, secure and well maintained at all times
Carry out basic maintenance and repairs (e.g. plumbing, painting, minor electrical work)
Open and close the school premises, including evenings or weekends when required
Monitor and maintain heating, lighting and alarm systems
Conduct regular health & safety checks and risk assessments
Manage site security, including responding to alarm call-outs where necessary
Oversee contractors on site and ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures
Assist with setting up rooms for events, exams and school activities

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous caretaker, facilities or maintenance experience (preferably in a school or similar setting)
Has good practical skills and can carry out minor repairs
Understands health and safety procedures
Is reliable, organised and able to work independently
Has good communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner
Is flexible and willing to work occasional evenings or weekends

What We Offer

A supportive and friendly working environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous holiday entitlement

Safeguarding Statement

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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