Job description
Caretaker
Location: Darlington
Salary: £13 - 17 per hour (dependent on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Part-time / Full-time
A welcoming and supportive school in Darlington is seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to maintain the school premises and ensure a safe environment.
The successful Caretaker will support the day-to-day management of the school site, ensuring facilities are secure, clean and well maintained.
Key Responsibilities of the Caretaker:
- Opening and closing the school site.
- Carrying out maintenance and minor repairs.
- Monitoring health and safety compliance.
- Ensuring site security.
- Maintaining cleanliness across the premises.
- Supporting a safe and well-presented environment.
The Ideal Caretaker Will:
- Have previous site or maintenance experience.
- Be proactive and reliable.
- Have strong practical skills.
- Be organised and able to work independently.
- Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply).
- Have a fully checkable work history.
Benefits:
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your career journey.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Supportive working environments.
- Ongoing guidance and training opportunities.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for this Caretaker role in Darlington, please submit your up-to-date CV and a consultant will be in touch.
Referral Bonus:
We are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of Teachers or Teaching Assistants.