School Caretaker
Cann Bridge School, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 September 2025 at 11am
Date listed
21 August 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,824.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (Actual)
School Caretaker job summary
As School Caretaker, you will be the heartbeat of the school’s facilities, ensuring our buildings, grounds, and equipment are safe, clean, and fully operational. From day-to-day maintenance to supporting events and statutory compliance, your work will directly contribute to the wellbeing and success of our pupils and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out routine and reactive maintenance, minor repairs, and improvements across the school site.
Supervise contractors and cleaning staff to ensure high standards and safe working practices.
Perform Health & Safety checks, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, and pool safety (training provided).
Act as a keyholder, providing site security, opening/closing buildings, and responding to alarms.
Support school events, lettings, and off-site activities, including setting up rooms and assisting with the school minibus.
Maintain tools, equipment, and school facilities to a consistently high standard.
Assist with statutory compliance routines, record-keeping, and general upkeep of the site.
What We’re Looking For:
A practical, hands-on individual with a “can-do” attitude.
Reliable, proactive, and committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
Basic skills in DIY, painting, plumbing, grounds maintenance, or repairs are desirable (training provided where necessary).
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and support a team.
Full UK driving licence desirable.
Cann Bridge School is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Cann Bridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Cann Bridge School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 115 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Cann Bridge School website
Cann Bridge School is a registered Plymouth City Council Local Authority maintained special school for children and young people aged 3 to 19 years. Located in Estover, Plymouth, learners travel from Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall to learn, with capacity for 108 learners.
The school is designated as one for children and young people with complex needs; with their cognition and learning needs identifying a severe learning difficulty. Most learners have complex communication and interaction needs, including those identified as part of a specific learning difficulties associated with Downs Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Condition, physical disabilities or a complex medical condition. All learners have an Education, Health and Care Plan.
To learn more about Cann Bridge School and the wonderful things happening, please visit our:
• Website: www.cannbridgeschool.co.uk
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/cannbridgeschool
• School Newsletters: www.cannbridgeschool.co.uk/families/newsletters-forms
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