Caretaker

Part-Time School Caretaker – Primary School

Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Start Date: ASAP, ideally Monday 2nd November 2026
⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am–10:00am

The Supply Register is Recruiting!

We are currently looking for a reliable, practical and hardworking Caretaker to join a primary school in Newton Abbot, Devon.

This is a part-time morning position, starting as soon as possible, ideally from 2nd November. The successful candidate will help ensure the school premises are safe, secure, tidy and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening the school premises and preparing the site for the school day.

• Carrying out general caretaking duties and minor maintenance repairs where appropriate.

• Ensuring school buildings and grounds are safe, tidy and well maintained.

• Completing routine health and safety checks and reporting hazards or maintenance issues.

• Assisting with deliveries and moving furniture or equipment when required.

• Ensuring entrances, corridors and communal areas are presentable.

• Supporting site security and following school procedures.

• Assisting with general site duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has previous caretaking, maintenance or site supervision experience.

• Is practical, reliable and able to work independently.

• Has a good awareness of health and safety.

• Is organised, proactive and takes pride in their work.

• Can communicate professionally with school staff and visitors.

Safeguarding & Vetting Requirements

As this role is based within a primary school, all candidates must meet the relevant safeguarding and compliance requirements, including:

• An enhanced DBS check. A DBS registered on the Update Service is an advantage; otherwise, candidates must be willing to obtain a new enhanced DBS check.

• A minimum of two employer references covering the previous 24 months.

• Three references if the candidate has not previously worked with children.

• A professional character reference to cover any employment gaps.

• Proof of right to work in the UK.

• Two proofs of address: a utility bill or bank statement dated within the last three months, or a council tax bill dated within the last 12 months.

• Proof of National Insurance number.

• Proof of any name changes, where applicable.

• An overseas police check where applicable if the candidate has lived outside the UK for more than six months.

• Completion of all mandatory online safeguarding and compliance training provided by The Supply Register.

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