The Challenge

St Aidan’s Church of England Academy in Darlington, part of The Northern Lights Learning Trust, found themselves in need of a reliable and capable caretaker. They were looking for someone who could not only maintain the school's facilities but also become a valued member of the team.

 

The Solution

The Northern Lights Learning Trust turned to TIB Services. As the UK’s only specialist school caretaker staffing solution, we leveraged our unique expertise to supply St Aidan’s with the perfect candidate.

Our extensive network of mature and capable candidates are:

  • Pre-vetted to KCSIE standards, including an Enhanced DBS check
  • Trained in safeguarding, compliance, and health and safety in advance
  • Prepared to deliver results from day one

 

The Outcome

We successfully placed a highly competent and proactive candidate into the role who quickly and seamlessly integrated into the team. Key outcomes included:

  • A valuable addition to the team: “[The TIB Services] candidate brought real-world experience and understanding / broader knowledge to our school site team.”
  • Streamlined recruitment: “TIB Services reduced the time and effort required to source candidates compared with traditional methods.”
  • A highly-satisfied school: “Graeme is fantastic; we (I) feel very lucky to have him. He has helped my workload no end. Graeme is so knowledgeable and proactive - just brilliant really.”

 

Why choose TIB Services for your recruitment needs?

As the UK’s only specialist school site staffing solution, we focus on recruiting reliable caretakers and site managers for schools, trusts, nurseries, colleges, and universities on both a short-term cover and permanent hire basis. Unlike general recruitment agencies, we have unique insight into the challenges associated with recruiting for these roles and know what makes an excellent candidate.

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.

Contact us today to discover how our school caretaker recruitment services can make a difference to your site team.

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