Your new company

Hays Education are working with a Primary School based in Sefton to recruit a caretaker to start in January 2026. This job is full time and will run until the end of the academic year.

Your new role

Working alongside the site manager, this school caretaker job is full time. Hours are split during term time – 7.30–10.30 and then 3–6. Hours for school holidays will be negotiated based on the holiday club and work schedule.

The main responsibilities for this school caretaker job include:

• Opening and closing the site – front gates and internal/ external doors

• Portage and ensuring rooms are set up for daily activities, assemblies etc. as required

• Litter picking and general maintenance of the school grounds

• Support with cleaning to ensure the school is ready for children to arrive

• Complete safety checks and scheduled work as directed by the site manager

• Act as point of contact for external contractors on larger jobs
  

What you'll need to succeed

To be successfully appointed to this school caretaker job, previous experience as a keyholder in a school or similar setting is desirable, as is previous trade-person experience. You will have strong communication skills, the ability to prioritise workload, manage contractors and supervise cleaning staff. An awareness of health and safety, security and hygiene issues is also a must.

You will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check before starting this job.

What you'll get in return

In this job, you will be offered the chance to join a hardworking team, willing to invest in your personal development.

This job is managed by Hays Education. By registering with us, you will work with an education recruitment expert dedicated to finding out your needs and working with you to meet them. You'll also enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:

• £250 reward every time you recommend a colleague
• Access to free Professional Development Training
• Comparable pay via Agency Worker Regulations
• Holiday Pay
• Option to pay into pension

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.