Caretaker – Temporary Cover
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Role: Caretaker
Contract: Temporary
Dates: 2nd November – 18th December 2026
Hours: Monday–Friday, approximately 6:30am–10:30am, with the possibility of extending to lunchtime
Start Date: 2nd November
We are currently recruiting for a Caretaker to provide temporary cover at a school in Burton-on-Trent for approximately 7 weeks.
The role will involve opening the school site each morning and supporting with the general day-to-day running, safety and maintenance of the premises.
The Role
Duties are likely to include:
Opening and securing the school premises
Carrying out routine site and security checks
Ensuring the school site is safe, secure and well maintained
General caretaking and basic maintenance duties
Reporting any maintenance, health and safety or security issues
Moving equipment and furniture where required
Supporting contractors, visitors and school staff
General upkeep of the school premises
Assisting with any other reasonable site duties
The role is expected to run from 2nd November to 18th December, Monday to Friday.
The school is currently looking at the exact hours required, but the initial requirement is expected to be around 6:30am to 10:30am, with the possibility of extending through to lunchtime depending on the school's requirements and agreed rates.
Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance or site experience would be advantageous. Reliability is essential, particularly due to the early start time.
Requirements & Vetting
As this is a school-based position, all candidates will be required to complete the necessary recruitment and safeguarding checks, including:
Minimum of 2 employer references covering the previous 24 months
If you have not worked with children previously, 3 references will be required
Any employment gaps will require a professional character reference
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service preferred; otherwise, you must be willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS
Right to Work documentation
2 proofs of address – e.g. utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months, or council tax dated within the last 12 months
Proof of National Insurance number
Proof of any name changes, where applicable
Overseas police check if you have lived outside the UK for more than 6 months
Completion of our online mandatory training courses, which are provided free of charge
Burton-on-Trent
2nd November – 18th December 2026
⏰ Approx. 6:30am–10:30am, potentially until lunchtime
Monday–Friday
If you have previous caretaking or maintenance experience and are available for temporary work from November, please get in touch today
