School Caretaker

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable School Caretaker to join our team at Five Rivers, as we develop and grow our school in Fishlake Doncaster. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our school facilities, demonstrating a commitment to providing exceptional service to our staff, students, and visitors.

This role involves working at Field Gate School, at times, at local bases around the area. Our provide Special Education support for students who have experienced trauma or who would benefit from a therapeutic approach.

You will be reporting directly to our Head Teacher with additional support from our facilities team.

To find out more about our education service and what we offer click the link below.

• Supporting and coordinating all low-level and routine maintenance activities to ensure planned work, reactive breakdowns, and cyclical programs are delivered.
• Coordinate with external contractors and liaise with our central estates department.
• You will oversee the premises to ensure they meet compliant Health and Safety standards and perform basic upkeep of the external grounds.
• Maintain and manage accurate health and safety compliance records, such as emergency lights, fire alarms, etc.
• Contribute to project management tasks and manage costs effectively.

His role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Our offices and schools open during normal business hours however, you may need to be more flexible about this in your role, which may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

• Experience in project management, and cost management
• Attained IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
• Willingness to travel to all Five Rivers establishments
• Knowledge and competence in Microsoft Office packages, including O365 (Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel).
• Membership in the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) is a plus.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a full driving license.

If you meet the above requirements and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our school community, please contact recruitment on option 2 – or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for an application form.

Join us in creating a safe and vibrant environment for our students to thrive! We look forward to receiving your application.

Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks, including right to work, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.