Lead Caretaker

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Caretaker to join our fantastic team at Pioneer House High School.

This is a key role within our school community, helping to ensure our premises are safe, clean, and well-maintained so that students and staff can thrive.

As Lead Caretaker, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Site Manager and overseeing the day-to-day management and maintenance of the school site. You will be responsible for:

• Managing and developing the school’s buildings and specialist facilities
• Acting as a keyholder and managing site security, including alarms and CCTV
• Delivering hands-on site caretaking, including cleanliness and site presentation
• Leading in the delivery of the school’s Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme
• Ensuring statutory checks are completed and recorded (fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting, etc.)
• Supporting grounds maintenance and maintaining safe access during all weather conditions
• Coordinating repairs, overseeing contractors and managing the estates helpdesk system
• Line manage other members of estates team, including recruitment, performance, and development
• Monitor health & safety compliance across the site and address any issues promptly
• Take a proactive role in site security and emergency response
• Work closely with cleaning and catering contractors, where required
• Support school events by managing site set-up and logistics
  
  

Who we’re looking for:

We’re seeking a dedicated and experienced professional with:

• Significant experience in a similar site/estates management role, ideally in a school or similar environment
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety, hygiene procedures, and site compliance
• Confidence managing staff and external contractors
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly and independently
• Hands-on maintenance skills and the ability to respond to emergencies effectively
• IT literacy and experience using facilities systems and records
• Relevant health & safety training and a full driving licence would be advantageous.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk