School Caretaker - Primary School

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Start Date: November 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary with the possibility of a permanent position
Working Hours: Split Shift - 7:00am-9:30am and 1:00pm-6:00pm
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Opportunity

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a friendly and welcoming primary school in Corby for a dependable and enthusiastic School Caretaker to join their premises team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes satisfaction in keeping buildings, facilities, and outdoor spaces in good condition.

Working as part of the wider school team, you will play an important role in ensuring the premises are safe, secure, presentable, and ready for pupils and staff each day. From general maintenance and minor repairs to opening and securing the school, the role will involve a variety of responsibilities to support the smooth running of the school.

We are looking for someone with a practical approach, good organisational skills, and the ability to work independently. Previous caretaking or maintenance experience would be beneficial, although candidates with relevant experience in other property or facilities environments are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and locking up the school buildings, ensuring the premises are secure at the appropriate times.
• Undertaking general caretaking duties and ensuring the school remains clean, tidy, and well presented.
• Carrying out basic repairs and maintenance tasks, including minor plumbing, decorating, furniture repairs, and general DIY.
• Inspecting classrooms, corridors, toilets, playgrounds, and communal areas to identify any maintenance issues.
• Maintaining the school grounds, including grassed areas, pathways, playgrounds, entrances, and surrounding boundaries.
• Ensuring outdoor areas are safe and accessible, particularly during adverse weather conditions.
• Carrying out gritting and preparing pathways and playgrounds during periods of frost, snow, or icy conditions.
• Completing routine premises checks and reporting any defects, damage, or potential health and safety risks.
• Supporting the monitoring of fire safety equipment, emergency lighting, alarms, and other essential site facilities.
• Ensuring corridors, fire exits, entrances, and emergency access routes remain unobstructed.
• Assisting with the movement of furniture and equipment and preparing rooms for assemblies, meetings, and school events.
• Monitoring access to the premises and ensuring visitors and contractors follow the school's security procedures.
• Arranging access for maintenance contractors and assisting with the coordination of external repair work.
• Keeping records of completed checks, maintenance activities, and reported issues.
• Responding to urgent maintenance requests and dealing with unexpected site-related problems.
• Supporting the wider school team with general premises and facilities requirements.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, facilities, or building-related role.
• Be confident completing basic repairs and general maintenance without constant supervision.
• Have a practical understanding of building upkeep and grounds maintenance.
• Be comfortable using tools and equipment for routine maintenance tasks.
• Have an awareness of health and safety responsibilities and safe working practices.
• Be able to recognise potential hazards and take appropriate action to minimise risks.
• Be reliable, punctual, flexible, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Have a positive attitude and be willing to assist with a variety of day-to-day tasks.
• Be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors throughout the year.
• Communicate effectively with school staff, pupils, parents, visitors, and contractors.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality, professionalism, and safeguarding in a school setting.
• Be available to work the full split-shift pattern.

Experience working within a school would be an advantage, but we are also interested in applicants from facilities management, commercial maintenance, construction, property services, or similar backgrounds.

Working Pattern

The position is full-time and operates on a split-shift arrangement:

• Morning shift: 7:00am - 9:30am
• Afternoon shift: 1:00pm - 6:00pm

It is essential that applicants can commit to both shifts on a daily basis.

Benefits of the Position

• Opportunity to work within a supportive and welcoming primary school.
• Full-time hours with a November 2026 start.
• Temporary placement with the possibility of a permanent contract.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Varied responsibilities with the opportunity to take ownership of the school premises.
• Ongoing guidance and support from your dedicated Tradewind recruitment consultant.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Checks

Safeguarding is a key priority within the school. All staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of conduct and contribute towards providing a safe environment for children and young people.

The successful applicant will be required to complete satisfactory employment references, right-to-work verification, and an enhanced DBS check in accordance with safer recruitment guidelines.

Apply Today - Join Tradewind Recruitment

Are you someone who enjoys being hands-on, solving practical problems, and making a positive difference to the daily running of a school?

We would love to hear from candidates who are hardworking, trustworthy, and take pride in maintaining high standards across the school premises.

If you have a background in maintenance or caretaking and are looking for your next opportunity within an education setting, this could be the ideal role for you.

Apply today to be considered for this School Caretaker vacancy in Corby, Northamptonshire. The position is available from November 2026, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.