Caretaker

Job Title: Caretaker Location: Newport Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £14.25 - £14.25 per hour Are you a reliable and hardworking Caretaker looking for your next opportunity within a secondary school? Do you have a…

Pay rate £14.25/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 7 September 2026

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Job Title: Caretaker
Location: Newport
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £14.25 - £14.25 per hour

Are you a reliable and hardworking Caretaker looking for your next opportunity within a secondary school?

Do you have a practical approach to maintenance and take pride in keeping a school site safe and well maintained?

Are you organised, adaptable and confident working independently as well as part of a school team?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Newport that is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for its students and staff. The school is looking for a dependable individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards across the school site.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Caretaker on a long-term temporary basis with an immediate start. The successful Caretaker will support the day-to-day running of the site, including general maintenance, site security, health and safety checks and ensuring the school buildings and grounds remain safe and well maintained.

The successful Caretaker will have:

Previous caretaking, maintenance or facilities experience
Experience working within a school or similar setting is desirable
Good knowledge of general maintenance and health and safety
A practical and proactive approach to completing tasks
Excellent reliability and organisational skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
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
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
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 Caretaker position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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