CREATING VALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES

Helping Devon’s education sector thrive

Devon’s thriving education sector includes over 300 primary schools, 35 secondary schools and a range of colleges. Skilled, proactive caretakers play a vital role in keeping these environments safe, welcoming and ready for learning.

As the only specialist school caretaker recruitment agency in Devon, TIB Services connects you with flexible caretaking opportunities in local schools, colleges and learning centres. We take the time to understand your skills, experience and working preferences to help match you with the opportunities that suit you best. With REC Audited Education Status, our recruitment processes have also been independently assessed against recognised industry standards, giving you added confidence that you’re in safe hands.

Whether you’re looking for a new challenge or a flexible role where you can make a real difference, we’ll help you find exciting opportunities that put your skills to good use.



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How to become a school caretaker in Devon:

Discover flexible school caretaker jobs in Devon that fit your lifestyle. We’re seeking mature, responsible candidates with a can-do attitude and a passion for their community to support Devon’s schools.

Benefits include:

  • Flexible opportunities: You can choose the roles that fit your lifestyle; full-time or part-time school caretaker jobs with temporary and permanent placements

    so you can find an excellent work-life balance.

  • Fair compensation: Reliable pay, rolled-up holiday pay, and pension contributions (where applicable).

  • Free training and checks: Including courses in safeguarding, compliance and health & safety, plus an Enhanced DBS.

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Why Join TIB Services?

We’re the UK's only specialist school caretaker recruitment agency, proudly supporting local communities, students and educators. Join our network of trusted people who are using their skills to improve Devon’s schools, colleges and learning environments.

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We have supplier relationships with 2,700 schools and trusts, providing specialist staffing solutions.
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We have over 13,000 excellent candidates, many with backgrounds in the police, military, engineering and trades.
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We're very proud that 97% of our customers have rated the candidate we placed with them as 'excellent'.
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Our capable team has successfully completed over 8,000 compliance and safeguarding training courses.
VETTED CARETAKER RECRUITMENT

How to hire a school caretaker in Devon

Looking to hire a school caretaker in Devon? We specialise in recruiting reliable site staff for schools, trusts, nurseries, colleges, and universities across the whole of Devon — from Tavistock to Tiverton and everywhere in between.

We’re able to supply short-term cover and permanent hires. 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, and 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:  All our site managers undergo Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) checks in advance.
  • Onboarding: Training in safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety ensures they’re ready from day one.
FROM BARNSTAPLE TO TIVERTON

Serving schools across Devon

We’re able to find candidates rewarding work in local schools across the whole of Devon, including (but not limited to) the areas listed:

Are you a school?

Find reliable, vetted caretakers for temporary cover and permanent roles across Devon, through a specialist school caretaker recruitment agency.

  • Barnstaple
  • Bideford
  • Crediton
  • Cullompton
  • Exeter
  • Exmouth
  • Honiton
  • Ivybridge
  • Newton Abbot
  • Tiverton
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Frequently asked questions

Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about school caretaker recruitment in Devon:

  • Formal qualifications or specific experience isn’t required to become a school caretaker. We look for candidates with strong communication, problem-solving and practical skills along with a passion for helping the community. These qualities make an ideal candidate. Learn more.

  • Simply use our short enquiry form to share your requirements. Our Resourcing Team will get in touch to discuss your needs and start sourcing candidates. They are all pre-vetted, with completed DBS and KCSIE checks, and trained in safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety in advance.
  • TIB Services is Devon's only specialist caretaker recruitment service. Unlike general recruitment agencies, we have an in-depth understanding of the specific challenges involved in hiring for school caretaker roles and what it takes to succeed in the role.
  • The cost varies depending on the role, hours, and contract length. Get in touch for a tailored quote.
  • Local caretakers are integral to the smooth running of schools, colleges, universities and nurseries. Our unique insight into the challenges of recruiting for this role means we know what makes an excellent candidate. Our innovative recruitment process focuses on individuals passionate about helping Devon’s communities, and who can bring an outstanding skillset and can-do attitude. With all necessary checks and training complete in advance,  they’re ready to make a meaningful impact at your school from day one.  

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