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Caretaker – Multi-Site
Location: Plymouth
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Approx. 2:30pm–6:30pm, Monday to Friday – flexible for the right candidate
Contract: Temporary with potential for longer-term work
We are currently recruiting for a Caretaker to support a school across multiple sites in Plymouth.
The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to maintain a safe, clean and secure environment across the school sites, with travel between sites required.
The Role:
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General caretaking and site maintenance duties
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Ensuring school premises are safe, secure and well maintained
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Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs where required
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Supporting with the opening and closing of sites
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Moving between school sites as required
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Responding to general site issues and ensuring a high standard of presentation
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Working flexibly as part of the wider school team
The school can be flexible around hours, with afternoons being preferred, ideally around 2:30pm–6:30pm. Please note that children are on site between approximately 8:30am and 2:30pm, so some caretaking tasks may be limited during the school day.
Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or site experience would be advantageous. A full driving licence and ability to travel between sites is also preferred.
Requirements & Vetting
As this is a school-based position, all candidates will be required to complete the necessary recruitment and safeguarding checks, including:
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Minimum of 2 employer references covering the previous 24 months
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If you have not worked with children previously, 3 references will be required
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Any employment gaps will require a professional character reference
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred
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Right to Work documentation
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2 proofs of address (e.g. utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months, or council tax dated within the last 12 months)
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Proof of National Insurance number
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Proof of any name changes, where applicable
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Overseas police check if you have lived outside the UK for more than 6 months
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Completion of our online mandatory training courses, which are provided free of charge
If you are an experienced caretaker or have a strong maintenance/site background and are looking for a new opportunity within a school environment, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for an immediate start.