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TeacherActive
School Caretaker / Site Assistant
Cheddar, Somerset
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 9 hours ago
- Salary
- 22000.00 - 30000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- TeacherActive
- Closes
- 30 Oct 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
- Contract Type
- Contract
Description
Job Title: Caretaker
Location: Cheddar
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GBP22,000 – GBP30,000 per year
Are you a reliable and trustworthy Caretaker with experience in building or property maintenance?
Do you have practical skills in areas such as carpentry, plumbing or basic maintenance?
Are you confident carrying out building compliance checks and maintaining a safe, well–presented school environment?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a highly oversubscribed secondary school in Cheddar that is looking to appoint a Caretaker. The school has a strong values–based culture focused on learning, enrichment and supporting its young people, and has been rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding leadership and management and personal development.
The school is looking to take on a Caretaker on a, full–time basis, working 37.5 hours per week, with part–time requests considered. The successful Caretaker will work as part of an established site team, carrying out regular building compliance checks, general maintenance, supporting staff with the effective use of the building and assisting with the school s lettings programme, with some early starts and late finishes required.
The successful Caretaker will have:
Previous experience in a caretaking, building, property or site maintenance rolePractical maintenance skills, including experience with carpentry, plumbing or similar areasExperience or knowledge of carrying out building compliance and safety checksA proactive approach to maintaining buildings to a high standardExcellent reliability, trustworthiness and attention to detailFlexibility to work early starts or late finishes when required In return for the above you can expect to receive:
Employee assistance programme offering counselling, support and adviceDiscounted gym membership, Cycle–to–Work scheme and eyesight test vouchersAccess to onsite parking and public transport linksFlexible working support and enhanced family–friendly policiesMembership of the Local Government Pension SchemeProfessional development and opportunities for career progression If you are interested in this Caretaker position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
Michelle Kelly
CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
Ad ID: 5419095551
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