Caretaker

School Caretaker – Chichester

Full-Time | September 2026 Start

Engage Education is working with a friendly and well-established school in Chichester to recruit a reliable School Caretaker for a full-time position starting in September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with practical maintenance skills who enjoys working in a school environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the school site remains safe, secure, clean, and well maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors.

About the role:

• Opening and closing the school site, carrying out daily security checks
• Completing general maintenance, repairs, and decorating where required
• Ensuring the buildings and grounds are safe, tidy, and well presented
• Carrying out routine health and safety inspections
• Monitoring heating, lighting, and other building systems
• Liaising with contractors and supporting planned maintenance works
• Setting up rooms and equipment for meetings, events, and school activities
• Managing deliveries and assisting with moving furniture and equipment
• Reporting maintenance issues and ensuring they are resolved promptly

About you:

• Previous experience in caretaking, maintenance, facilities, or a similar role is desirable
• Practical DIY and maintenance skills
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures
• Able to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively
• Reliable, organised, and proactive
• Strong communication skills
• Willing to take pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment
• Full UK driving licence is desirable

Why choose Engage Education?

• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), matching permanent staff rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Engage consultant
• Free access to CPD training delivered by experienced senior leaders
• £50 referral bonus

How to apply

If this role sounds right for you, please apply below or contact Engage Education directly.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details on file and support you with future opportunities.

All candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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