Caretaker

Caretaker

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Contract: Full Time

Location: Wallasey (CH45)

Start Date: 2^nd March 2026

Teaching Personnel are currently working with a warm and welcoming primary school is seeking an experienced, hardworking and self‑motivated Caretaker to join our happy, dedicated and friendly school community. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, can use their own initiative, and is committed to maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for our children, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Security of the school premises, including acting as a key holder
• General cleaning duties
• Maintenance work and minor repairs
• Liaising with and supervising contractors
• Understanding, maintaining and monitoring Health & Safety standards
• Using IT systems for record keeping
• Grounds maintenance tasks

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the school building and grounds are maintained to the highest standard. DIY, general maintenance, and basic computer skills are essential.

Working Hours

Term Time (Split Shifts):

• Monday–Thursday: 7:00am–10:00am and 1:45pm–6:00pm
• Friday: 7:00am–10:00am and 2:00pm–6:00pm

School Holidays:

• 8:00am–3:45pm (including a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break)

The role also includes cover for out‑of‑hours call‑outs and securing the premises after school events.

About the School:

• Known for being a happy, inclusive school where children feel safe, valued and respected, and where staff work together as a supportive team.
• Offers a broad and engaging curriculum, including daily Literacy and Numeracy alongside a full range of subjects.
• Maintains excellent attendance levels and strong financial management, contributing to a stable and positive working environment.
• Embraces modern technologies and quality facilities to enhance teaching, learning, and day‑to‑day school operations.
• Deeply committed to pupil safety and wellbeing, providing a secure and nurturing environment for everyone in the school community.

What we are looking for who:

• Keeps the building and grounds to an excellent standard
• Works efficiently without supervision
• Is dependable, practical and safety‑conscious
• Contributes positively to a warm and welcoming school environment
• Holds an Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service.

Why Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive rate of pay, paid weekly via PAYE.
• Access to tailored and accredited CPD courses to build up your training portfolio including specialist Thrive and SEND courses.
• Access to a dedicated consultant who is available to help as and when needed.
• Opportunities for long-term roles and permanent placements.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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