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Posted 23 July, 2026

School Caretaker

Tradewind Recruitment
Wirral, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Full-Time School Caretaker

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Start Date: September 2026Location: Wirral areaContract: Full-time, Term Time Only (with some flexibility during school holidays)Duration: Initially for the academic year, with potential extension

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Tradewind Recruitment are working on behalf of a secondary school in the Wirral area to recruit a reliable and proactive School Caretaker. This is a full-time, term-time-only position (with occasional holiday work), ideal for someone with a strong sense of responsibility, good maintenance skills, and a commitment to ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment.

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    Previous experience in a caretaker, site supervisor, or facilities/maintenance role

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    Good knowledge of basic maintenance, health & safety, and security procedures

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    A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to work independently

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    Flexibility to manage a range of tasks from minor repairs to setting up school events

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    A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

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    Basic IT skills for logging maintenance requests or completing compliance checks

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We Offer:\n
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    A supportive and friendly school environment where your work is valued

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    A varied and active role where no two days are the same

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    Ongoing training and development opportunities

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Why Work Through Tradewind?\n
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    Competitive daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE

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    Liverpool's top-rated education agency, with over 700 5-star Google reviews

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    Access to exclusive CPD through our partnership with The National College

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    Support from a dedicated consultant with experience placing site staff in schools

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    Strong partnerships with schools across Merseyside, offering more opportunities

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How to Apply:\n

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