Caretaker - Mixed Secondary School - Solihull

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

Caretaker

A successful Mixed Secondary School in Solihull is seeking a dependable and hardworking Caretaker to join its premises team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming school environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the school buildings and grounds remain well maintained and fully operational throughout the year.

You will be responsible for opening and securing the school site, carrying out routine inspections, undertaking minor maintenance and repairs and ensuring all facilities remain safe and fit for purpose.

Working alongside the Site Manager, you will assist with planned maintenance, supervise contractors, monitor health and safety standards and prepare facilities for examinations, assemblies, performances, parents' evenings and other school events.

The role also includes maintaining external areas, responding promptly to maintenance requests, assisting with deliveries and ensuring all buildings remain clean, secure and presentable.

The successful candidate will possess excellent practical skills, strong organisational abilities and the ability to work independently while maintaining consistently high standards across the school site.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Mixed Secondary School in Solihull with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school serves a diverse community and is recognised for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.

The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares students exceptionally well for further education and future careers.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, excellent facilities, shared best practice and a collaborative professional culture.

Requirements

• Previous caretaking or maintenance experience desirable
• Good practical maintenance skills
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
• Strong organisational abilities
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Professional and reliable approach
• Commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.