Lead Caretaker

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Caretaker to join our fantastic team at Piper Hill High School This is a permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round with a starting salary of £29,064. (Grade 5) Interviews will take place the week commencing 7th September 2026. The successful candidate will join us as soon as pre-employment checks are complete. About the role: As Lead Caretaker, you will play a key role in ensuring our school site, buildings and specialist facilities are safe, secure, well-maintained and welcoming. Working closely with the Site Manager/Operations Manager, you will help oversee the day-to-day management of the school site and provide effective leadership to the estates team. You will be responsible for: Supporting the day-to-day management and development of the school site, buildings and specialist facilities Acting as a keyholder and managing site security systems, including alarms, CCTV and surveillance systems Leading and supervising estates staff, including allocating work, monitoring performance and supporting staff development Ensuring the school site is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, presentation and safety, both inside and outside Supporting the delivery and monitoring of the school’s Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme Ensuring statutory and routine checks are completed and accurately recorded, including fire bells, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and fire doors Coordinating general maintenance and repairs, ensuring work is completed swiftly, safely and to the required standard Supporting the estates repairs and maintenance helpdesk and associated systems Managing and supervising external contractors, maintaining effective relationships and monitoring performance Overseeing grounds maintenance, including maintaining safe access to the site during periods of severe weather Supporting the maintenance and upkeep of specialist equipment and facilities across the school Support