Caretaker

Odyssey Education Ltd; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Wokingham is seeking a Caretaker to maintain and secure the school premises. The role includes various cleaning and maintenance tasks, as well as ensuring the health and safety of the environment. Candidates should have experience in caretaking, good knowledge of health and safety regulations, and be able to work flexibly. The role requires being a key holder and performing manual tasks, including driving a school minibus when needed. This position is crucial for the upkeep and safety of the school.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.
• Experience working in a school environment is preferred.
• Ability to carry out manual handling and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and secure school premises including buildings and grounds.
• Carry out cleaning and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Liaise with contractors and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting

Caretaking

Safeguarding of children and young people

Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

Ability to work flexibly

Basic DIY skills

Ability to plan and organise

Job description

Caretaker

Please apply here: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147060/EDV-2026-OHS-95557

Closing Date: 30 January, 2026

Location: Wokingham

3 days a week, 7:30-4pm.

The Caretaker is responsible for:

• Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes buildings and grounds;
• Carrying out cleaning, handyperson activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage, and minor repairs;
• Liaise with contractors and cleaning staff;
• Promoting health and safety around the school.
• Carry out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school;
• Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings, and report any issues to the Headteacher;
• Carry out small repairs, painting as required in DIY projects;
• Arrange larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractor;
• Driving the school minibus for pupils and staff as required.

Cleaning

• Carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of waste;
• Carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and cleaning up spillages;
• Arrange an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchen, dining areas, food tech areas and other frequently used spaces on school premises;
• Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products, including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels.

Security

• Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder;
• Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out of school hours when necessary;
• Check at the end of the day that all windows, doors and gates are locked, lights switched off, and gas and electrical appliances are turned off;
• Set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches, and respond to any alarms or other call-outs following agreed procedures;
• Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned;
• Advise the Headteacher on all matters relating to school security and safety.

Health and safety

• Ensure a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation;
• Carry out and record regular health and safety checks, including on legionella risk, play equipment, safety equipment, and any hazards on school premises; report any problems to the Headteacher;
• Provide safe access to the school in cold weather conditions;
• Make sure all members of the team follow health and safety procedures;
• Weekly test of fire alarm;
• Monitor the work of contractors, ensuring safe working practice and quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people;
• Comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, and equal opportunities, and report all concerns to an appropriate person;
• Take appropriate action to identify, evaluate and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the school working environment;
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school;
• Establish constructive relationships and communication with all staff and other agencies/professionals;
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others;
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required;
• There may be an occasional requirement to visit other sites in the group;

This job description provides the basis of a range of duties associated with the role. It may be changed by the Leadership Team to reflect or anticipate changes or to undertake additional duties as required by the organisation.

• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting
• Caretaking
• Safeguarding of children and young people
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
• Ability to work flexibly, independently and as part of a team
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise
• Basic DIY skills
• Be reasonably fit to carry out the duties of the job
• Able to carry out some manual handling and lifting
• Able to carry out work at high levels using appropriate equipment
• Hold a full driving licence

Apply

You will need to fill out the application form before applying. Please click here to download it.

First Name*

Surname*

Street Address*

City*

Country*

Post Code*

Email Address*

Telephone Number*

Upload your filled out application form (2.5mb maximum file upload size).

Yes, I would like to receive marketing communications regarding Odyssey Education products, services & events.

By submitting your details you confirm that you agree to the storing and processing of your personal data by Odyssey Education as described in the privacy statement .