School Caretaker - SEND

Posting date:	30 December 2025
Salary:	£13.69 to £15 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	29 January 2026
Location:	South Gloucestershire
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	DFSENDCT2312-8985

Summary

School Caretaker – SEND

South Gloucestershire
Temporary Contract
£13.69 – £15.00 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a practical, reliable, and hands-on professional looking for a rewarding role where your skills make a real difference? We are seeking a School Caretaker to join a friendly, supportive SEND school in South Gloucestershire.

In this role, you’ll be the person who keeps the school running smoothly—ensuring that staff, pupils, and visitors enjoy a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment every day. If you have experience in caretaking, site management, or maintenance—and enjoy being part of a supportive team—this could be the perfect role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and closing school premises, including securing buildings and grounds

  
  

• Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs, and minor DIY tasks

  
  

• Ensuring health and safety standards are consistently met

  
  

• Maintaining external areas and supporting cleaning staff where needed

  
  

• Monitoring heating, lighting, and water systems

  
  

• Managing deliveries and setting up rooms for activities or events

  
  

• Reporting faults, damage, or safety concerns promptly

  
  

• Liaising with contractors and overseeing work on site

  
  The Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply

    
    

  • Experience in caretaking, site management, or maintenance (school experience desirable but not essential)

    
    

  • Practical skills and confidence with DIY tasks

    
    

  • Knowledge of basic health and safety procedures

    
    

  • A proactive, flexible, and dependable approach

    
    

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

    
    

  • Good communication and organisational skills

    
    Why Join Us?

    • Be part of a welcoming, supportive school community

      
      

    • Play a key role in creating a safe and inspiring environment for pupils

      
      

    • Opportunities for training and professional development

      
      

    • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (if applicable)

      
      

    • A hands-on role where your work truly matters every day

      
      Safeguarding

      The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

      ✨ Interested?
      Click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I’ll be in touch to discuss this opportunity further.

      Email: dannielle.ford@teacheractive.com
      Phone: 0117 223 2200

      All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
      
      
      
      Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
      
      
      
      Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
      
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