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Matching Devon’s schools with reliable caretakers

Caretakers play a pivotal role in ensuring Devon’s schools remain safe, functional and welcoming to students. However, the local education community, including over 70 primary schools, 20 secondary schools, and 10 special schools, faces challenges in attracting dedicated individuals to these roles.

As Devon’s only specialist school caretaker recruitment agency, we connect schools, colleges, learning centres and more, to a reliable pool of pre-vetted candidates who are ready to make a impact from day one.

So whether you’re looking for a flexible, fulfilling role in school maintenance or need to hire a caretaker, we’re here to help.

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How to become a school caretaker in Devon

Explore flexible school caretaker roles in Devon designed to fit your lifestyle. We’re looking for mature, responsible individuals with a proactive mindset and a passion for supporting their community to join our team and make a difference in Devon’s schools.

 Benefits include:
  • Flexible opportunities: Choose from full-time, part-time, temporary or permanent school caretaker positions in Devon.
  • Fair compensation: Reliable pay, mileage for over 10 miles, rolled-up holiday pay, pension contributions (where applicable) and paid lunch breaks on full days.
  • Free training and checks: Including courses in safeguarding, compliance and health & safety, plus an Enhanced DBS.
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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 locations listed.

  • Barnstaple
  • Bideford
  • Crediton
  • Cullompton
  • Dartmouth
  • Dawlish
  • Exeter
  • Exmouth
  • Great Torrington
  • Holsworthy
  • Honiton
  • Ilfracombe
  • Ivybridge
  • Kingsbridge
  • Okehampton
  • Sidmouth
  • Tavistock
  • 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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specialist caretaker recruitment agency

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