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School Caretaker

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 24,000 - 26,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Solihull

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Milk Education is recruiting a purpose-driven, reliable Facilities Assistant with a focus on Health & Safety to join an SEN school in Solihull, starting in January, working on a long-term basis.
 This is an exciting role for new or experienced facilities staff to join a fantastic school and ensure a safe, well-maintained environment that supports pupils to thrive!

Key Responsibilities:
 * Carry out daily site checks, including classrooms, therapy spaces, playgrounds, and specialist areas.
 * Assist with minor repairs, decorating, and general maintenance tasks to ensure a safe and functional school environment.
 * Support health and safety compliance, including fire safety checks, risk assessments, and equipment inspections.
 * Assist with opening and securing the site, monitoring visitor access, and maintaining security systems.
 * Support cleaning and hygiene standards across the school, including safe disposal of waste.
 * Help set up classrooms, therapy rooms, and events safely, considering pupils’ individual needs.
 * Report and record incidents, maintenance issues, and health & safety concerns promptly.

Essential Qualifications:
 * Relevant experience in facilities, site management, or maintenance roles.
 * Understanding of health & safety requirements in educational or similar settings.
 * Reliable, trustworthy, and proactive approach to work.
 * Ability to work safely around children with a range of special educational needs.
 * Good communication skills and the ability to follow guidance from the Facilities Manager or school leadership.
 * Patient, calm, and attentive attitude when working around vulnerable pupils.

Benefits to YOU: 

* Excellent rates of pay! 

* Speedy registration process & fast track compliance. 

* Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule. 

* 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook! 

* Exclusive school & trust partnerships. 

* Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card 

* Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy! 

* FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers. 

* FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules! 

* School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements! 

* 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone. 

* Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools, covering stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation. We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices! 

* Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency! 

Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch with me for more information about this great opportunity: 

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Why choose Milk Education?   

Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high-quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K. 

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines. 

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

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