School Premises Assistant / Caretaker

Permanent part-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference EH-PRE0103_1772358549
Closing date March 31, 2026
Location Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Type Part-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

School Premises Assistants / Caretakers

Location: Teesside & Surrounding Areas Start Date: ASAP Pay: £90-£120 per day Contract: Long-term temporary (potential to go permanent)

As Veritas Education continue their growth across Teesside and the surrounding areas, we are actively seeking School Premises Assistants / Caretakers to support a wide range of school settings, including mainstream primary, secondary, and specialist provision schools.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience working within a school environment who take pride in ensuring a safe, secure, and well-maintained school site.

Role Responsibilities

  • Opening and closing the school each day
  • General maintenance, basic repairs, and upkeep of the school building and grounds
  • Ensuring the school site is safe, clean, and compliant
  • Supporting with security and facilities management
  • Liaising with school leadership and external contractors when required

    • Ideal Candidate

  • Experience working as a caretaker, premises assistant, or in a facilities role
  • Experience within a school setting is highly desirable
  • Confident completing general maintenance tasks
  • Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently
  • A driver with access to a vehicle (preferred)
  • DBS on the Update Service (we can support if not)
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding and the importance of maintaining a safe school environment

    • What's on Offer

  • Long‑term, stable placements with potential permanent opportunities
  • Opportunities across a wide range of school types
  • Immediate start dates available

    • If you're interested in joining a growing education agency and supporting local schools across Teesside, we'd love to hear from you.

    Please apply here or contact Ed Hyland at ehyland@veritas-education.com for more info.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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