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Caretaker - Permanent position

Tradewind Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Dover, Kent CT15 5AA, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are seeking a Caretaker for a large SEMH school in Dover with an immediate start available.
  • Candidates should ideally have some experience and be looking to develop further in this permanent role, which offers 37 hours of work per week.
  • The position involves cleaning, maintaining school premises, moving furniture, and managing deliveries, along with painting and repairs.
  • The role is at KR3 level, with competitive pay rates based on experience, and offers access to extensive CPD training.
  • An Enhanced child-only DBS Disclosure and the legal right to work in the UK are required for applicants.
Caretaker Position - Immediate Start in Dover

Join Our Team as a Caretaker at a Large SEMH School

We are looking for a Caretaker to start as soon as possible. This is a permanent position, but we are open to a temp or temp-to-perm arrangement.

  • Experience: Ideally, candidates should have some experience and be looking to develop further.
  • Team: You will be working alongside the Senior Caretaker on site.
  • Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week.
  • Role Level: Permanent role at KR3.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Cleaning and maintaining school premises
  • Moving furniture and managing deliveries
  • Painting and making repairs
  • Liaising with suppliers and contractors

School Environment:

  • We are a large SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school
  • Our students have challenging behaviour, and candidates should be prepared for a loud and sometimes difficult environment.
  • Despite the challenges, this role can be highly rewarding, offering a chance to make a real difference in a supportive community.

If you are practical, adaptable, and ready to take on a varied and dynamic role, we'd love to hear from you!

What Tradewind Offers You:

  • Competitive pay rates based on your experience
  • Access to extensive CPD training through our partnership with the National College, with over 2,000 certified CPD courses available for FREE once you start working with us
  • A generous referral scheme, where you can earn up to £100 for recommending a friend
  • Comprehensive interview preparation and lesson planning support

Requirements to Join Us:

  • An Enhanced child-only DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), and professional references - if you do not have the DBS we can help you get one, and we will pay you back the £46 fee after you have worked for us for 10 days
  • Legal right to work in the UK

If you thrive in dynamic settings and are ready to make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you - or email us at

Apply now and become an essential part of our school's operations!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.