Caretaker Needed – Chesterfield

Location: Chesterfield
Position: School Caretaker
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Protocol is currently recruiting for a reliable and proactive Caretaker to work within a school setting in Chesterfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with maintenance, site management, or caretaking experience who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and secure environment for staff, pupils, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and securing school premises.
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensuring the site is safe, clean, and well-maintained.
• Conducting regular health and safety checks.
• Managing deliveries and site access when required.
• Liaising with contractors and school staff.
• Assisting with the setup of school events and activities.

Requirements

• Previous caretaking, facilities, maintenance, or site management experience is desirable.
• Basic DIY and maintenance skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and self-motivated.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• A rewarding role within a supportive school environment.

If you are a dependable individual looking for a rewarding role within education, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.