Caretaker – Secondary School – Ipswich

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A well-established Secondary School in Ipswich is looking to appoint a dependable and hardworking Caretaker to help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining school facilities and enjoys a varied, hands-on role within a supportive school community.

Working alongside the Premises Manager and Site Team, you will be responsible for the daily upkeep of the school buildings and grounds, ensuring that facilities remain safe, secure and fully operational. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the school while maintaining high standards across the site.

School Information

This is a well-established 11 to 18 Secondary School that is committed to providing a high-quality education within a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment. Students are encouraged to achieve their best academically while developing confidence, resilience and respect for others.

The school benefits from excellent facilities including specialist teaching areas, extensive outdoor spaces and modern sports facilities. Staff enjoy a collaborative working environment where every member of the team contributes to the success of the school.

The leadership team is committed to maintaining high standards across the site and continually invests in improving the school's learning environment.

Site Team

The Site Team ensures that the school buildings and grounds remain safe, secure and well-maintained throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Opening and locking the school site.

• Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs.

• Undertaking daily site inspections.

• Ensuring classrooms and communal areas are safe and presentable.

• Assisting with room layouts for meetings and events.

• Monitoring heating, lighting and water systems.

• Reporting larger maintenance issues.

• Supporting contractors while on site.

• Maintaining external grounds and pathways.

• Carrying out basic decorating tasks where required.

• Monitoring stock of maintenance supplies.

• Supporting health and safety compliance.

• Assisting with emergency procedures.

• Completing maintenance records.

• Ensuring the school site remains clean, secure and welcoming.

Requirements

• Previous caretaking or maintenance experience is desirable.

• Good practical maintenance skills.

• Basic knowledge of health and safety legislation.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Strong communication skills.

• Reliable and proactive approach.

• Flexible attitude towards workload.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

Application

To apply for this Caretaker position, please send your CV as soon as possible.