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School Caretaker

SK6 6NY

Key information

Pay
£16 to £17 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Posted date
21 Oct 2026
Closing date
17 Nov 2026

About this role

School Caretaker - SEN School

Location

Stockport

Salary

Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract

Long-term temporary, with potential for permanent employment

Hours

Full-time hours available / flexibility required

Employer

The Education Specialists (TES)

The Education Specialists are currently recruiting for an experienced School Caretaker to join a specialist SEN school in the Stockport area.

This is initially a long-term temporary position employed through TES, with the opportunity for the successful candidate to move into a permanent role with the school for the right person.

The Role

As School Caretaker, you will play an important role in ensuring the school site is safe, secure, well-maintained and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working as a Caretaker, Site Assistant, Maintenance Operative or in a similar role, with a practical and proactive approach to their work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carrying out general maintenance and repairs across the school site
  • Ensuring the school premises are safe, secure and well maintained
  • Completing routine checks and reporting any issues promptly
  • Supporting with general site upkeep, including grounds and external areas
  • Assisting with deliveries, contractors and visitors where required
  • Responding to day-to-day maintenance issues
  • Supporting the wider school team to maintain a safe environment for pupils and staff
  • Following all relevant health & safety and safeguarding procedures

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is

  • Experienced as a School Caretaker, Site Assistant, Maintenance Operative or similar
  • Practical, reliable and able to work independently
  • Confident carrying out general maintenance and basic repairs
  • Proactive, organised and able to prioritise tasks
  • Comfortable working within a specialist SEN school environment
  • Flexible and able to work up to full-time hours when required
  • Professional and approachable when dealing with staff, pupils, visitors and contractors
  • DBS checked and ideally registered on the DBS Update Service

What We Offer

  • Long-term, stable work through The Education Specialists
  • Opportunity to secure a permanent position with the school
  • Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
  • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
  • Access to specialist SEN and challenging behaviour CPD
  • The opportunity to work within a supportive specialist school environment
  • £150 Refer a Friend scheme - terms and conditions apply

Apply NowIf you have previous experience in a Caretaker, Site, Maintenance or Facilities role and are looking for a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through The Education Specialists (TES).

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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.