Caretaker

Description:

Job Title: Part-Time School Caretaker

Location: Primary School, Lichfield
Start Date: Monday 16th November 2026
⏰ Hours: 9:00am–2:00pm
Working Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (no Wednesdays)

The Supply Register is Recruiting!

We are currently recruiting for a reliable, practical and hardworking School Caretaker to join a primary school in Lichfield.

This is a part-time opportunity working four days per week, with Wednesdays off. The successful candidate will help ensure the school premises are safe, secure, clean and well maintained, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

Carrying out general caretaking and basic maintenance duties.

Ensuring the school buildings and grounds are safe, tidy and well maintained.

Completing routine health and safety checks and reporting any hazards or issues.

Assisting with moving furniture, equipment and deliveries when required.

Ensuring entrances, corridors and communal areas are presentable.

Supporting with site security and following school procedures.

Reporting repairs and maintenance requirements to the appropriate person.

Providing general site support to school staff as needed.

The Ideal Candidate:

Has previous caretaking, maintenance or site supervision experience.

Is practical, reliable and able to work independently.

Has a good awareness of health and safety.

Is organised, proactive and takes pride in their work.

Can communicate professionally with staff and visitors.

Is flexible and happy to undertake a variety of site-related duties.

Safeguarding & Vetting Requirements

As this role is based within a primary school, all candidates must meet the relevant safeguarding and compliance requirements, including:

An enhanced DBS check, preferably registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain a new enhanced DBS check.

A minimum of two employer references covering the previous 24 months.

Three references if the candidate has not previously worked with children.

A professional character reference to cover any employment gaps.

Proof of right to work in the UK.

Two proofs of address: a utility bill or bank statement dated within the last three months, or a council tax bill dated within the last 12 months.

Proof of National Insurance number.

Proof of any name changes, where applicable.

An overseas police check where applicable if the candidate has lived outside the UK for more than six months.

Completion of all mandatory online safeguarding and compliance training provided by The Supply Register.

How to Apply

If you are looking for a part-time caretaking role and have the practical skills to help maintain a safe and welcoming school environment, we would love to hear from you!

Start date: Monday 16th November 2026 – apply now!

The Supply Register is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks and references