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Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Shift-Pattern Framework)
Salary: Paid to scale (Support Staff Framework)
The Role A thriving Secondary School in Colchester, Essex, is seeking a professional, adaptable, and highly organised School Caretaker to join their dedicated premises team. This is a hands-on, vital operational support role that directly impacts the daily running, safety, and security of the school site, making it an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician, maintenance professional, or experienced caretaker looking to work within a stable, highly supportive school framework.
The successful candidate will work as part of a structured team operating on a rotating shift pattern to cover the opening and closing parameters of the school site. Primary responsibilities include executing general building maintenance tasks (such as minor carpentry, basic plumbing, painting, and glazing repairs), conducting routine statutory safety monitoring (including water temperature testing, fire door checks, and playground safety logs), and keeping the campus clean and hazard-free. You will also assist with event setups, manage incoming site deliveries, monitor cleaning supply inventories, and respond efficiently to reactive maintenance requests logged via the school's internal digital tracking database.
You will support seamless communication with the Site Manager, teaching staff, and external community groups utilizing the school’s facilities out of hours, requiring absolute reliability, discretion, and a professional approach at all times. Strong time-management skills are necessary, as you will balance physical fabric repairs across a large campus with real-time compliance logging and porterage requests.
School Information This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School in Colchester with a strong commitment to literacy integration, academic progress, and student wellbeing. The school serves an engaged regional community and features modern, dedicated humanities blocks, practical departments, and a highly cohesive support staff faculty.
Students are respectful, motivated, and appreciative of their learning environments, creating a purposeful, calm atmosphere across the site. The premises and caretaking team are highly respected members of the school family, and senior leaders actively prioritize balanced workloads, clear communication, and funded pathways for continuous technical training and safety certifications (such as working at heights, manual handling, or basic health and safety modules).
Requirements • Previous experience in building maintenance, caretaking, porterage, or a relevant practical trade discipline
• Strong practical skills in general maintenance operations (DIY, painting, minor carpentry/plumbing fixes)
• Good understanding of basic health and safety protocols and safe manual handling frameworks
• Basic IT literacy, with the ability to check email registers and update maintenance tickets on digital dashboards
• Ability to work effectively and flexibly across a rotating shift pattern (including early mornings and evening lockups)
Application To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.
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School Caretaker | Reading, Berkshire Protect and maintain a welcoming learning environment in the heart of the Thames Valley.
A friendly and ambitious secondary school in Reading is seeking an energetic School Caretaker to join their team. This role is about more than just "fixing things"—it’s about being a dependable presence on campus who ensures that every student feels safe and that every teacher has a classroom that works.
The Snapshot
• Location: Reading, Berkshire (Convenient for M4 and A33 commuters)
• Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 (Local Authority Grade)
• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Requirement: Experience with Health & Safety legislation is highly desirable.
Detailed Responsibilities
• Operational Excellence: You will manage the day-to-day "life" of the school building. This includes checking the heating levels in the winter, ensuring the halls are ventilated in the summer, and keeping a meticulous log of all site repairs and inspections.
• Security & Key Holding: You will be responsible for the first line of defense—the school perimeter. This includes checking fences, maintaining external lighting, and managing the electronic door entry systems across the site.
• Maintenance & Improvement: We encourage our caretakers to be proactive. If you see a way to improve the site—whether that’s building a new storage unit or improving the signage—we want to hear your ideas. You will have a budget for small repairs and the autonomy to manage your own workshop.
• Waste & Environment: You will oversee the waste management contracts, ensuring that the school remains clean and that our carbon footprint is minimized through effective waste segregation.
The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone with a background in building maintenance, facilities management, or a skilled trade. You must be comfortable using technology (for email and site logs) and be able to communicate effectively with staff and students alike. A sense of humor and a patient approach are big pluses in our busy school environment!
How to Apply: If you are a practical, reliable professional looking for a stable role in a school that values your contribution, please submit your CV today for any of these locations.
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