Job Introduction
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, highly motivated and physically fit Caretaker to join our Site Team. The role is to provide a caretaking, cleaning, porterage and routine maintenance service to meet the needs of the school, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and operational effectiveness, and compliance with health and safety requirements.
Specific trade strengths in any area would be advantageous but not essential. Required to undertake security duties and interacting with members of the community using the premises after school.
You will need to be in good health due to the physical nature of some of the work and have a flexible approach to a variety of tasks, whilst understanding the need to prioritise workload, to ensure good risk management in a school environment.
Health and Safety is of utmost importance and ensuring our school is safe and secure for students, staff and community uses. You will be responsible for securing all doors, windows and gates, activating and deactivating the alarm systems, planned maintenance repairs and reactive maintenance, some cleaning duties and a full range of caretaking along with dealing with contractors on site, carrying out health and safety checks and completing the associated paperwork.
Previous experience of being a school caretaker will be an advantage but this role could also suit someone who is looking to try this out for the first time.
The school is committed to professional development and is prepared to facilitate an appropriate apprenticeship for the successful candidate if they would like to pursue one in this role.
To apply please visit www.mountbatten.school/jobs, alternatively telephone 01794 501227 or email human.resources@mountbatten.school for an application form.
Closing Date: Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 9.00 am
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Please note CVs will not be accepted and we reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive applications that meet the criteria. We therefore strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
The Mountbatten School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All our recruitment and selection practices reflect this and successful applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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