Caretaker - Secondary School - Lincoln

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience

Caretaker

A successful Secondary School in Lincoln is looking to appoint a reliable and hardworking Caretaker to join its premises team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, practical role and takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming school environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard throughout the year.

You will be responsible for opening and securing the school site, carrying out routine inspections, completing minor repairs and responding promptly to maintenance requests. Working closely with the Site Manager, you will help ensure classrooms, corridors, offices and communal areas remain safe, clean and fully operational.

You will assist with preparing rooms for examinations, assemblies, performances, parents' evenings and other school events, while supporting contractors working on site and ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed.

The role also includes monitoring site security, maintaining external grounds, carrying out basic decorating and maintenance tasks, moving furniture and equipment and assisting with deliveries as required.

The successful candidate will possess good practical skills, excellent organisational abilities and a proactive approach to maintaining high standards across the school site.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School 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 well for further education and future careers.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, excellent facilities, collaborative working relationships and ongoing opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Previous caretaking, maintenance or facilities experience desirable

• Good practical maintenance and repair skills

• Knowledge of health and safety procedures

• Ability to work independently and prioritise workloads

• Excellent organisational skills

• Reliable, flexible and professional approach

• Commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment

Application

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