Caretaker

Location: Peterborough
Hours: Flexible
Pay: From £14.24 per hour

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Caretaker to help maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-presented school environment for pupils with additional needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by ensuring the school site remains safe, compliant, and fit for purpose while supporting young people to develop independence, responsibility, and practical life skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance, safety, and upkeep of the school site.
• Carry out routine repairs and respond promptly to maintenance issues.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks and risk assessments.
• Ensure the site remains clean, safe, secure, and well-maintained.
• Support pupils in developing independence and practical life skills through involvement in site care and maintenance activities.
• Assist in facilitating work experience opportunities related to site management and maintenance.
• Work closely with school staff to ensure the environment supports pupils' wellbeing and individual needs.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful school culture.

What We're Looking For

• A compassionate, reliable, and proactive individual.
• Previous caretaking, maintenance, facilities, or site management experience.
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• An understanding of supporting pupils with additional needs would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A flexible and practical approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards across the school environment.
• A willingness to learn and develop professionally.

What You'll Get

• Pay from £14.24 per hour
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive educational setting.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of young people every day.

Interested? Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity in Peterborough.