The Challenge

Schools rely heavily on skilled caretakers to ensure their facilities run smoothly, but staffing gaps due to absences can create significant operational challenges. East Ward Community Primary School, part of the Vision Multi-Academy Trust, faced precisely this issue during the busy 2024 summer holidays.

 

The Solution

Here at TIB Services, the UK’s only specialist school site staffing provider, we supplied temporary school caretakers to fill their staffing gaps during the holiday period. Unlike general recruitment agencies, we have unique insight into the challenges involved with recruiting for these roles and what makes an excellent candidate — pre-vetted, highly capable individuals ready to step in and make a positive impact.

 

The Outcome

Kathryn Mort, Headteacher at East Ward Community Primary School, was delighted with our candidate, commenting: “He did a fantastic job from start to finish. We wouldn’t hesitate to use Pat again.” Patrick, the caretaker placed by TIB Services, also expressed his enthusiasm, saying he would be happy to return to the school in the future.

Dawn Wallace, Events & Building Manager at Vision Multi Academy Trust, also commented on the difference that TIB Services has made to their schools.

  • Efficient recruitment service: “The sourcing of candidates is thorough enabling the delivery of a competent high standard of service. The communication is first class backed up by CVs and supporting documents.”
  • Exceptional candidates: “TIB staff are highly certified, skilled and competent in site management procedures. The candidates we have encountered and worked with from TIB have been an extremely high-quality team of personnel who, on all occasions, have added to our school buildings. The skills offered by them become evident immediately by being able to follow requests and tasks lists. They’re reliable with great attention to detail.”

 

“The service to our schools provided by TIB in the past and especially over the school 2024 summer holidays in the absence of our site managers was outstanding. The TIB staff are experienced, knowledgeable, friendly and above all deliver to a high standard in all areas. The feedback from our school management teams has been exceptional in all cases.”

Dawn Wallace, Events & Building Manager at Vision Multi Academy Trust

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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