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Job Title: Part-Time School Caretaker
Location: Primary School, Plymouth
⏰ Hours: 7:00am–10:00am
Start Date: ASAP
The Supply Register is Recruiting!
We are currently looking for a reliable, proactive and hardworking Caretaker to join a primary school in Plymouth, starting as soon as possible.
This is a part-time opportunity, working mornings from 7:00am to 10:00am, ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Opening the school premises and preparing the site for the school day.
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Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs where appropriate.
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Ensuring the school grounds and buildings are safe, tidy and secure.
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Completing basic health and safety checks and reporting any hazards or maintenance issues.
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Assisting with deliveries and moving furniture or equipment when required.
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Ensuring access routes, entrances and communal areas are presentable.
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Locking and securing areas as required and following school procedures.
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Supporting the wider school team with general site duties.
The Ideal Candidate:
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Has previous caretaking, maintenance or site supervision experience.
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Is practical, reliable and able to work independently.
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Has good awareness of health and safety.
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Can communicate professionally with school staff and visitors.
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Is flexible and willing to undertake a variety of site-related tasks.
Safeguarding & Vetting Requirements
As this role is based within a school, all candidates must meet the relevant safeguarding and compliance requirements, including:
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An enhanced DBS check, with a DBS on the Update Service being an advantage. Candidates without a suitable existing check must be willing to obtain a new enhanced DBS.
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A minimum of two employer references covering the previous 24 months.
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Three references if the candidate has not previously worked with children.
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A professional character reference to cover any employment gaps.
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Proof of right to work in the UK.
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Two proofs of address: a utility bill or bank statement dated within the last three months, or a council tax bill 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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An overseas police check where applicable if the candidate has lived outside the UK for more than six months.
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Completion of all mandatory online safeguarding and compliance training provided by The Supply Register.
Interested in Applying?
If you’re looking for part-time morning work and have the skills and experience to help keep a school running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact: Reagan McDonald
Email: Reagan.McDonald@SupplyRegister.uk
The Supply Register is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks and references.