The Challenge

When managing multiple school estates, trust leaders want dependable, capable, and proactive site staff. Like many other multi-academy trusts, the Inspiration Trust faced challenges in sourcing skilled school caretakers and site staff quickly, particularly for temporary cover during absences or recruitment periods.

 

The Solution

The Inspiration Trust partnered with TIB Services, the UK’s only specialist school site staffing provider, to source pre-vetted, highly capable school caretakers. Our candidates—many from military, emergency services, engineering, and trade backgrounds—bring transferable skills, a strong work ethic, and a passion for supporting their local community. With Enhanced DBS and KCSIE checks completed in advance, alongside compliance training, they seamlessly integrate into school environments and make a positive impact from day one.

 

The Outcome

Cheryl Ward, Area Estates Manager for the Inspiration Trust, has been delighted with the service provided by TIB Services and our caretakers. Her highlights include:

  • An excellent service: “TIB has delivered a great service for us. The caretaking staff provided are of a very high standard and complete all tasks competently.”
  • Effortless support: “The TIB office team are very helpful and communication is good.”
  • Seamless integration: “TIB’s candidates bring valuable qualities and skills to the role, such as teamwork, communication, and a ‘can-do’ work ethic.”

 

“I would definitely recommend TIB. They have been fantastic for when we need temporary site staff.”

Cheryl Ward, Area Estates Manager at Inspiration Trust

 

Why trust TIB Services with your recruitment needs?

Unlike general recruitment agencies, we specialise exclusively in caretakers and other school site roles. Our rigorous vetting, specialist focus, and excellent candidates ensure schools receive reliable, proactive, and skilled staff—whether for short-term cover or permanent placements.

Here’s how we deliver the best candidates:

  • Targeted recruitment:  We attract community-minded individuals with backgrounds in the emergency services, military, engineering and trades with a can-do attitude.
  • Rigorous interviews: Our Vetting & Safeguarding Specialists, all retired police officers, conduct in-depth interviews to assess their suitability for the roles.
  • Pre-vetting: Successful candidates complete thorough KCSIE vetting, including referencing, right-to-work checks, and an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists.
  • Onboarding: Training in safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety ensures they’re ready to start from day one.

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