Caretaker - Secondary School - Hull

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

Caretaker

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

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

Working alongside the Premises Manager, you will be responsible for opening and securing the school site, carrying out routine inspections and completing minor repairs across classrooms, offices and communal areas. You will respond promptly to maintenance requests, monitor the condition of the site and ensure facilities remain safe and presentable for students, staff and visitors.

The role also includes maintaining external grounds, assisting with planned preventative maintenance, supporting contractors while they are on site and preparing rooms for examinations, assemblies, performances, parents' evenings and community events. You will assist with deliveries, move furniture and equipment where required and help maintain security across the school through regular site checks.

Health and safety will form a key part of the role, including carrying out routine compliance checks, reporting maintenance issues and ensuring all work is completed in line with school policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will possess good practical maintenance 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 known 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 encourages academic achievement alongside personal development, preparing students well for further education and future careers.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, collaborative working relationships, excellent facilities 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

• Excellent organisational skills

• Ability to work independently and use initiative

• Reliable, flexible and professional approach

• Commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment

Application

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