Caretaker
Job in
Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, DG3, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-02-25
Listing for:
TeacherActive
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract
position Listed on 2026-02-25
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The school is looking for a Caretaker who is able to adapt their skills to a school environment, showing awareness of the challenges this introduces to the job role. As a Caretaker, you will be expected to work as part of an enthusiastic school staff to ensure general repairs and safety is of the utmost importance on school site. Additionally, you must be able to communicate clearly with site staff and cleaning staff on day-to-day basis.
The successful Caretaker will have:
Knowledge and experience of repairs and general maintenance work.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for giving instructions to contractors and support crews.
Organisation, multi-tasking and scheduling skills.
Awareness of the following:
Inspecting the building, including heating, cooling, lighting and alarm systems to make sure they are in good working order.
Problem-solving skills for addressing safety and maintenance concern.
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
Guaranteed Payment Scheme
* Terms and Conditions apply
* CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
Teacher Active Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend
* Terms and Conditions apply
* All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, or want to hear about any of my other opportunities, please click ‘apply’ now, and I will be in touch with you to discuss further.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services
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