Caretaker - Relief Cover (Immediate Start)

School Caretaker - Hexham/Haydon Bridge Area

Immediate Start | School Site Support | Short-Term Position

Are you an experienced Caretaker or Site Assistant available for an immediate start in the Hexham/Haydon Bridge area?

Ripple Education is currently recruiting a reliable, practical and conscientious Caretaker to support a local school with an immediate start.

Ripple Education is a local education recruitment agency working with schools, nurseries and specialist settings across the North East. We believe in finding the right person, not just a person, for every setting. Children are at the heart of every decision we make.

This is a hands-on role where you'll play an important part in keeping the school safe, secure and well maintained for children and staff.

What we're looking for

You'll ideally have:

• Experience in a caretaking, premises, maintenance or site-based role
• Practical maintenance and basic repair skills
• A good understanding of workplace health and safety
• A reliable, organised and proactive approach
• Confidence identifying and responding to maintenance and site issues
• The ability to work independently and as part of a school team
• A professional and approachable manner
• A good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within a school environment
• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new DBS through Ripple Education

Previous experience working within a school or education setting would be beneficial but is not essential where you have suitable transferable experience.

The role

Your responsibilities may include

• Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs
• Helping ensure the school buildings and grounds are safe, clean and well maintained
• Completing routine site and health and safety checks
• Identifying and reporting maintenance, security or safety concerns
• Opening and securing the school premises where required
• Managing alarms, keys and site access in line with school procedures
• Moving and setting up furniture and equipment
• Supporting the general upkeep of communal and external areas
• Working alongside school staff and contractors where required
• Following school and Ripple Education safeguarding procedures at all times

Why work with Ripple?

• Weekly pay and holiday pay
• Immediate start available
• A friendly, supportive team who get to know you
• Access to training and professional development
• Further opportunities within schools across the North East

Want to know what it's really like working with Ripple? Take a look at our Google reviews and hear directly from the team who work with us.

Safer Recruitment Requirements

We take our responsibility to safeguard children extremely seriously. All applicants must fully engage with Ripple Education's rigorous and robust safer recruitment process before they can be considered for work.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS and relevant barred list checks
• Full employment and education history, including explanations for any gaps
• Suitable professional references
• Right to Work and identity checks
• Qualification checks, where applicable
• Safeguarding and suitability declarations

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, Ripple Education is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Our recruitment process is intentionally thorough because the safety and welfare of children will always come first.

Interested?

Apply today for an immediate start by sending us your CV or completing our application form:

https://hub.rocket-recruitment.co.uk/ripple-education

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, a full application form must be completed before interview.

Ripple Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Join our team and help provide a safe, secure and welcoming school environment where children can learn and thrive.

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