Caretaker – Secondary School – Portsmouth

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A successful Secondary School in Portsmouth is looking to appoint a reliable and hardworking Caretaker to join its experienced premises team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a practical, varied role and takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

Working alongside the Premises Manager and School Business Manager, you will play an important role in the daily operation of the school site, ensuring buildings and grounds are maintained to an excellent standard. This position would suit someone with good maintenance skills who enjoys working independently while being part of a supportive team.

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 ambitious learning environment. The school promotes high expectations, excellent behaviour and strong pastoral support, helping students achieve both academically and personally.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, ongoing CPD opportunities and a collaborative working culture where every member of staff contributes to the success of the school community. The school continues to invest in its facilities to provide an outstanding environment for teaching and learning.

Site Team

The Site Team is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented environment throughout the school.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school site each day.

• Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs.

• Conducting daily site inspections.

• Monitoring heating, lighting and security systems.

• Supporting contractors working on site.

• Preparing classrooms and halls for school events.

• Maintaining outdoor areas and pathways.

• Responding promptly to maintenance requests.

• Monitoring fire safety equipment.

• Supporting health and safety compliance.

• Assisting with deliveries and furniture movement.

• Maintaining maintenance records.

• Reporting larger repairs to the Premises Manager.

• Supporting emergency procedures when required.

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

Requirements

• Previous caretaking or maintenance experience is desirable.

• Good practical maintenance skills.

• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Strong communication skills.

• Reliable and proactive approach.

• Ability to work independently.

• Flexible attitude towards workload.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Application

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