Caretaker | Ambitious & Inclusive Secondary School |...

CORE PURPOSE

We require a competent, proactive Caretaker to support the operational management, day-to-day maintenance, and security of our academy’s physical infrastructure and grounds. Operating within an ambitious and inclusive environment, the successful candidate will work closely with the site team to ensure a safe, clean, and fully operational campus that meets all health and safety requirements for students, staff, and visitors.

THE SCHOOL

An 11–16 secondary school located in Birmingham, West Midlands. The school operates with a centralized behaviour system managed by the senior leadership team to maintain a quiet, structured, and respectful environment across the entire campus. The estates and operations department is a supportive, cohesive team that shares duties and utilizes streamlined digital logging tools to keep staff workloads manageable. Clear operational protocols are in place to ensure routine maintenance and compliance tasks are distributed fairly and completed during standard working hours.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

• Site Security & Access: Assist with the daily opening and closing routines of the school campus, ensuring all buildings are secure, alarms are set, and the site is safe for daily occupancy.

• Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out reactive and planned first-line maintenance tasks, porterage duties, and minor repairs across the school fabric and fixtures to a high standard.

• Compliance & Health & Safety: Complete routine statutory testing, including weekly fire alarm checks, legionella flushing, and visual playground inspections, maintaining accurate logs for health and safety records.

• Contractor & Lettings Support: Help monitor external service contractors on-site and support the coordination of school facilities during busy evening and weekend community lettings.

• Emergency Response: Act as part of the rapid-response team for urgent site issues such as adverse weather clearing, localized cleaning requirements, or immediate safety hazards.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: A recognized health and safety or facilities management certificate (such as IOSH or equivalent) is desirable, along with a valid UK driving license.

• Experience: Proven practical experience in caretaking, building maintenance, or a similar handyperson role, ideally within a school or public sector environment.

• Skills: Strong practical problem-solving skills, clear communication when interacting with school leadership and external visitors, and a reliable, collaborative approach to team tasks.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

• Local Area & Community: Based in the city of Birmingham, the school serves a vibrant and multicultural urban community. The area offers a rich cultural identity, historic heritage, and excellent local amenities, supported by a close-knit network of local families and community organizations.

• Transport & Commuting: The school benefits from premium West Midlands transport links, with straightforward road connections via the M5, M6, and A38(M) corridors. Public transit operates continuously via extensive National Express West Midlands bus routes and West Midlands Metro services, while Birmingham New Street, Moor Street, and Snow Hill railway stations make the school easily accessible from across the West Midlands.

APPLICATION INTAKE

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.