Average Caretaker salary in the UK

Job Title: School CaretakerLocation: MaidstoneContract: Full-time / Term time onlyStart Date: September Start Are you a dependable and hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment? We are looking for a School Caretaker to join our team and ensure the smooth running of our facilities, supporting staff, students and visitors every day. Key Responsibilities: Maintain the cleanliness, safety and security of the school premisesCarry out routine maintenance and basic repairs as neededOpen and close the school, managing building access and security systemsMonitor and report health and safety concerns promptlySupport contractors and manage deliveries and site visitorsEnsure playgrounds, grounds and outdoor areas are safe and tidyRespond quickly to urgent maintenance issues or emergencies What We're Looking For: Previous experience in caretaking or maintenance, preferably in a school or similar environmentPractical skills and ability to carry out basic repairs and upkeepReliable, punctual and able to work independentlyGood communication skills and a friendly, approachable mannerFlexibility to cover out-of-hours duties as requiredA commitment to supporting a safe and positive school environment What We Offer: A friendly, supportive school communityOpportunities for training and professional developmentCompetitive salary and benefits If you're ready to play a key role in helping our school run smoothly and safely, please apply now!

Job Title: School CaretakerContract: Full-time / Term time onlyStart Date: September Start Are you a dependable and hardworking individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment? We are looking for a School Caretaker to join our team and ensure the smooth running of our facilities, supporting staff, students and visitors every day. Key Responsibilities: Maintain the cleanliness, safety and security of the school premisesCarry out routine maintenance and basic repairs as neededOpen and close the school, managing building access and security systemsMonitor and report health and safety concerns promptlySupport contractors and manage deliveries and site visitorsEnsure playgrounds, grounds and outdoor areas are safe and tidyRespond quickly to urgent maintenance issues or emergencies What We're Looking For: Previous experience in caretaking or maintenance, preferably in a school or similar environmentPractical skills and ability to carry out basic repairs and upkeepReliable, punctual and able to work independentlyGood communication skills and a friendly, approachable mannerFlexibility to cover out-of-hours duties as requiredA commitment to supporting a safe and positive school environment What We Offer: A friendly, supportive school communityOpportunities for training and professional developmentCompetitive salary and benefits If you're ready to play a key role in helping our school run smoothly and safely, please apply now!

JOB TITLE - Caretaker - East London ABOUT THE SCHOOL Prospero Teaching is looking for a Caretaker for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Newham, East London. The school is a medium size mainstream Secondary School with a supportive department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. The position is open to both newly and experienced caretakers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position. CONTRACT DETAILS · Location - Newham, East London · Position - Caretaker · Type of work - Caretaker - · Contract or position start date - September 2025 · Duration / Likely Duration - 2025/2026 Academic Year + non term time · Contract or position end date (if applicable) - TBC · Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary · Full time/part time - Full time · Minimum rate of pay - Negotiable · Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings · EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS · QTS or equivalent · Minimum experience being a caretaker within a school · Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: · Hold Right to Work in the UK · Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application · Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years OTHER If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: · Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management · In-house Training and Development Team