Caretaker

Job description

Location: Burton-on-Trent
Role: Caretaker
Contract: Temporary
Dates: 2nd November – 18th December 2026
Hours: Monday–Friday, approximately 6:30am–10:30am, with the possibility of extending to lunchtime
Start Date: 2nd November

We are currently recruiting for a Caretaker to provide temporary cover at a school in Burton-on-Trent for approximately 7 weeks.

The role will involve opening the school site each morning and supporting with the general day-to-day running, safety and maintenance of the premises.

Duties are likely to include:

• Opening and securing the school premises

• Carrying out routine site and security checks

• Ensuring the school site is safe, secure and well maintained

• General caretaking and basic maintenance duties

• Reporting any maintenance, health and safety or security issues

• Moving equipment and furniture where required

• Supporting contractors, visitors and school staff

• General upkeep of the school premises

• Assisting with any other reasonable site duties

The role is expected to run from 2nd November to 18th December, Monday to Friday.

The school is currently looking at the exact hours required, but the initial requirement is expected to be around 6:30am to 10:30am, with the possibility of extending through to lunchtime depending on the school's requirements and agreed rates.

Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or site experience would be advantageous. Reliability is essential, particularly due to the early start time.

As this is a school-based position, all candidates will be required to complete the necessary recruitment and safeguarding checks, including:

• Minimum of 2 employer references covering the previous 24 months

• If you have not worked with children previously, 3 references will be required

• Any employment gaps will require a professional character reference

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred; otherwise, you must be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS

• Right to Work documentation

• 2 proofs of address – e.g. utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months, or council tax dated within the last 12 months

• Proof of National Insurance number

• Proof of any name changes, where applicable

• Overseas police check if you have lived outside the UK for more than 6 months

• Completion of our online mandatory training courses, which are provided free of charge

Burton-on-Trent
2nd November – 18th December 2026
⏰ Approx. 6:30am–10:30am, potentially until lunchtime
Monday–Friday

If you have previous caretaking or maintenance experience and are available for temporary work from November, please get in touch today.

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