Job Description:

School Caretaker – Wickford – Immediate Start

TeacherActive are currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking School Caretaker to join a welcoming school in Wickford for an immediate start.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced caretaker, site assistant, or maintenance professional who enjoys working in a school environment and takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and secure site.

Split Shift Pattern

• 6:30am – 10:30am

• 2:30pm – 6:00pm

• 5:30pm finish on Fridays

• Opening and locking the school premises daily

• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs

• Ensuring the school grounds are clean, safe, and well maintained

• Completing health & safety checks and maintaining site compliance

• Supporting with deliveries and setting up rooms for school events

• Liaising with contractors when required

• Previous caretaker, maintenance, or facilities experience

• A proactive and hands-on approach

• Good knowledge of health & safety procedures

• The ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Competitive rates of pay

• A dedicated consultant available 24/7

• Access to CPD courses and training

• Flexible working opportunities

• Referral scheme incentives

If you are interested in this School Caretaker position in Wickford and are available to start ASAP, apply now or contact TeacherActive for more information.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks, and will require you to supply good professional references.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.