Job Description

We are looking to appoint an experienced Primary School Caretaker / Site Manager for an Outstanding Primary School in Aston. The role would be working a shift pattern of 06:30 until 09:00 and then 15:15 until 17:45 each day. You would initially be booking for a trial period of one term to ensure that both the school is the right fit for yourself, and for the school to ensure you are the right fit for them, you would then move onto a permanent contract employed directly by the school.

Previous experience working as a School Caretaker or Site Assistant is essential.

🔧 About the Role:

As a caretaker, you'll be a vital part of the school's day-to-day operations, ensuring the site remains secure, well-maintained, and supports a safe learning environment for staff and students.

Responsibilities include:

  • General maintenance, minor repairs, and health & safety checks

  • Site security including unlocking/locking the premises

  • Supervising external contractors and liaising with school staff

  • Ensuring cleanliness and readiness of school facilities

  • Supporting with setup and breakdown of school events and exams

✔️ Ideal Candidate:

  • Previous experience in a school facilities/maintenance role

  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures

  • Reliable, proactive and able to work independently

  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply through us)

About Tradewind:

We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay

We care more about your training and development than any other agency - we are partnered with the National College, and you will have access to over 2500 accredited courses!

Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a brilliant bonus of up to £100!

Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success

Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability

Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.

Does this sound like a role for you? If so, I would love to hear from you. Alternatively, if this isn't quite the right fit but you would like to hear about some of our other vacancies across the West Midlands, please call Jack at the Birmingham office on 0121 643 3505, or email jack.marshall@twrecruitment.com