About the Role
Smile Education is seeking a dependable and experienced School Caretaker to work within a school setting.
Applicants must have prior experience in a school environment and be confident carrying out general site maintenance and basic building repairs.
Role Responsibilities:
Maintain the school site, buildings, and outdoor areas
Open and secure the premises each day, ensuring site safety throughout
Carry out minor repairs and organise contractors for larger maintenance work
Oversee and support cleaning staff
Complete general porterage and site support duties
Act as a key holder for the school
Monitor, inspect, and record cleaning and maintenance activity
Work closely with the School Business Manager to identify and prioritise repairs
Carry out non-specialist maintenance tasks such as basic plumbing and decorating
Maintain accurate records and documentation
Supervise, support, and train site staff
Essential Requirements:
Previous experience working in a school setting
Practical maintenance experience
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS clearance
Professional references
Why Choose Smile Education? At Smile Education, your hard work is valued. We recognise commitment and regularly invite our staff to social and networking events to celebrate their contributions.
We also offer:
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Free access to training and development opportunities
Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
Competitive, market-leading rates of pay
Access to a wide range of staff discounts through our payroll provider
Tech Stack
site maintenancebuilding repairsstaff supervisionrecord keepinghealth and safety