School Caretaker

School Caretaker – Nottingham & Derby (Term–Time Only) Recruited through Empowering Learning Pay: GBP13.50 to GBP14.25 per hour, depending on experience Empowering Learning is an education recruitment agency, and we're recruiting an experienced Caretaker for schools across Nottingham and Derby. This role is offered through us. You'll sign on with Empowering Learning, and we'll place you in a school. About the role You'll keep a school site safe, secure and running smoothly so pupils and staff can get on with learning. Duties include: Opening and securing the school buildings and grounds Carrying out routine site checks and general maintenance Minor repairs and reporting larger faults Setting up rooms and moving furniture and equipment for lessons and events Keeping the premises clean, tidy and safe, including health and safety checks Acting as the main contact for contractors and deliveries Supporting the school's security and fire safety routines Essential requirements An up–to–date enhanced DBS check, registered on the Update Service. We cannot place you without one. Right to work in the UK Previous experience as a caretaker, site manager or in a similar maintenance role, ideally in a school Already qualified and competent in general site maintenance and health and safety (we are an agency and are unable to provide training) About you Reliable, practical and able to work on your own initiative A friendly, professional manner around staff and children Our compliance checks Schools must be able to trust everyone on their site, so every candidate goes through our compliance process before starting. This includes: Enhanced DBS check, with a status check on the Update Service Proof of identity and right to work in the UK References covering your recent work history Explanation of any gaps in your employment history Overseas police checks if you have lived or worked abroad Safeguarding induction and confirmation that you have read the relevant safeguarding guidance We'll guide you through each step, and our compliance team will let you know exactly which documents we need. You can only start a placement once all checks are complete. What we offer GBP13.50 to GBP14.25 per hour, depending on experience Term–time only work, so you have school holidays off Work in schools local to you in Nottingham Dedicated support from the Empowering Learning team throughout your placement How to apply Applications are made through Empowering Learning only. Email your CV and a copy of your DBS details to (url removed) or apply through this listing, and a member of our team will be in touch. INDELNOT