Caretaker

Employer: Academics

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: Full time

Posted: 2026-10-06T00:00:00Z

Sector: Facilities & Cleaning

Job Description

School Caretaker - Secondary School Location: Sittingbourne Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm Start: ASAP I am currently recruiting for an experienced School Caretaker to join a busy secondary school in Sittingbourne. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the school site, ensuring the buildings and grounds are safe, secure and well maintained. Key responsibilities: Opening and securing the school site Daily site and security checks General maintenance and minor repairs Ensuring the school is clean, safe and well presented Setting up rooms and areas for school activities and events Liaising with contractors and reporting maintenance issues General premises and facilities duties The ideal candidate will have: Previous caretaking, premises or facilities experience Good general maintenance skills A reliable and practical approach Good awareness of health & safety Ability to work independently and as part of a team Previous school experience would be advantageous A valid DBS or be willing to undergo a DBS check Please note: Candidates must have a DBS in place or be willing to complete the DBS process before starting. If you are an experienced Caretaker looking for a full-time school-based role in Sittingbourne, I would love to hear from you. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

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