South East

Caretaker in Kent

Temporary

Kent, TN13

Start immediately

Closing date: 19/12/26

Caretaker – Kent (SEN School)

We are looking for a reliable caretaker to join a specialist school site team based in the Kent area. This role involves ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a supportive SEN school, with tasks such as general maintenance, DIY, porterage, and routine compliance checks. You’ll be responsible for opening up the site for early shifts or locking up on late shifts. A driving licence is preferred due to the location.

Salary: £13.45-£14.80 per hour (£15.07-£16.59 including rolled up holiday pay), paid monthly.

About TIB Services

We are a recruitment agency acting for a school, connecting schools with reliable and proactive candidates for caretaking roles.

Your Responsibilities

Carrying out general site maintenance and minor repairs
Supporting with DIY tasks across the school
Ensuring all areas are kept clear and tidy
Delivering porterage duties, such as moving furniture and deliveries
Completing routine compliance and safety checks
Opening or locking up the site, depending on your shift

What we’re looking for

Reliable, professional, and proactive approach
Strong DIY and maintenance skills
Understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety in a school setting
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Driving licence preferred due to location

Benefits

Reliable payment, monthly
Ongoing support from our team
Flexible, temporary work to suit your lifestyle
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community
All school holidays off

Trusted & Accredited

We welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds, and encourage mature candidates and those returning to work to apply. TIB Services is proud to be:

An Age Friendly Employer (Centre for Ageing Better)
Rest Less Age Inclusive Employer
REC Corporate Member
REC Audited Education award holder
Signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant
National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPO) Partner
National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) Partner

How to Apply

Interested in this rewarding role? Please complete our short application form and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss next steps.

Join Us in Making a Difference

At TIB Services, we believe all staff and students deserve a safe and welcoming school environment. Your experience and reliability can help make that happen.

Disclosure requirement: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must not be barred from working in this role and will be required to disclose all convictions, including those that are spent and unspent, as part of the recruitment process.