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Be the Backbone of Our School Community – Caretaker Wanted in Sheffield (S2)!

Job Title: Caretaker
Location: Sheffield (S2)
Salary: £110 - £130 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for maintaining safe and welcoming school environments? Can you keep a site running smoothly and efficiently from the first bell to the last?

GSL Education are looking to appoint a reliable and proactive Caretaker to support a school in the Sheffield (S2) area. This is a vital position requiring someone who can take pride in keeping the school site clean, secure, and functional for pupils and staff alike.

Role Overview:

You’ll take responsibility for ensuring the school premises are safe, tidy, well-maintained, and ready to support day-to-day learning and operations. Your efforts will help provide a positive and secure space for students to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Open and close the school building each day, ensuring the site is secure and alarm systems are functional.
  • Carry out routine maintenance, repairs, and minor DIY tasks as needed.
  • Monitor heating, lighting, and energy systems, and report issues when necessary.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the premises.
  • Conduct regular health and safety checks across the site and respond promptly to hazards.
  • Oversee waste management and ensure that grounds are kept litter-free.
  • Coordinate with contractors and external maintenance providers as required.
  • Support the wider school staff with moving furniture, setting up rooms, or other general tasks.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a school caretaker, premises officer, site manager, or similar role.
  • Strong maintenance and practical skills – plumbing, carpentry, electrics or general DIY.
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations and basic site compliance procedures.
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Excellent reliability and timekeeping.
  • Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education).

Benefits of Working with GSL Education:

  • Competitive daily pay reflective of your experience and responsibilities.
  • Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
  • Access to continued professional development and training opportunities.
  • Opportunity to play a key role in a supportive school environment.

If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and ready to make a real difference behind the scenes, apply today for the Caretaker role in Sheffield (S2) and help keep the heart of the school beating strong!

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.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Caretaker’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

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