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Job Title: School CaretakerPay and Job Type: £14.50 – £15.00 per hour - Temporary for 4 weeks with potential for an extensionLocation: Garston THIS POSITION IS TO START JULY 6TH 2026 We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker/Facilities Assistant to support the Head of Facilities Management in ensuring the smooth operation, safety, and upkeep of the School site. Key Responsibilities • Act as a key holder, opening and closing the premises and ensuring site security, • Respond to out-of-hours emergencies as required, • Supervise and manage external contractors on site in line with safeguarding protocols, • Carry out general maintenance and first-line repairs, including minor redecoration, • Support cleaning teams with ad hoc duties such as litter picking, • Handle deliveries and distribution of materials across the Academy, • Perform porterage duties, including moving furniture and setting up for events, • Operate and monitor building systems (heating, CCTV, security systems), • Maintain caretaking equipment, ensuring it is safe and functional, • Conduct routine safety checks and report any faults or hazards, • Assist with emergency procedures (e.g. fire alarms, flooding incidents), • Support site lettings and external events preparation, • Ensure all areas of the site remain safe, accessible, and compliant Additional Duties • Carry out routine checks on the school minibus and drive when required, • Assist in stock control and ordering of consumables, • Support health & safety compliance across the Academy, • Promote safeguarding, equality, and diversity at all times, • Maintain high professional standards of conduct, attendance, and presentation, • Participate in training and ongoing professional development What We’re Looking For • Experience in caretaking, facilities, or maintenance roles, • Basic skills in repairs, maintenance, and DIY, • Strong awareness of health & safety procedures, • Ability to work independently and respond to emergencies, • Good communication and teamwork skills, • Flexible and reliable with a proactive attitude Due to the nature of the business, the appointed person will either need to have an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to have one carried out against them. If you are interested in the above and would like to be considered, the please either apply online NOW or contact me directly at

School Catering Assistants Needed on the Wirral - Flexible Hours! Berry Recruitment is hiring temporary School Catering Staff for primary and secondary schools across the Wirral. If you're available during school hours, this is the ideal opportunity for you! Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 2pm (with flexibility) What You'll Do: • Prepare and serve food to students and staff, • Maintain kitchen cleanliness (washing up, cleaning), • Serve food in a friendly, polite manner, • Follow food safety and hygiene standards, • Assist with safeguarding duties Requirements: • Enhanced DBS clearance (we can help you obtain this for £59.50), • Completion of online training for Food Hygiene, Safeguarding, and KCSIE (provided) Why Apply? • Flexible working hours, • Be part of a supportive team for students, • Immediate start available, • Competitive pay and the chance to gain valuable experience Apply today for immediate consideration! This role is available immediately. Please note that all of our positions are temporary and flexible; Berry Recruitment does not offer full-time, permanent roles. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

School Cleaning Assistants Needed in Liverpool - Flexible Hours! Berry Recruitment is hiring temporary School Cleaning Staff for schools in Liverpool. If you're available for a few hours, this is a great opportunity for you! Hours: Monday to Friday 2.30pm - 6.30pm (with flexibility) What You'll Do: Keeping the school clean and safe by sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing classrooms and common areas Report any damages or issues to management Check and replenish cleaning supplies Using cleaning equipment safely and efficiently Ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across the schoolRequirements: Enhanced DBS clearance (we can help you obtain this for £59.50) Completion of online training for Food Hygiene, Safeguarding, and KCSIE (provided)Why Apply? Flexible working hours Be part of a team that keeps schools safe and clean Immediate start available Competitive pay and the chance to gain valuable experience Apply today for immediate consideration! This role is available immediately. Please note that all of our positions are temporary and flexible; Berry Recruitment does not offer full-time, permanent roles. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Estates Operative who will support the upkeep of grounds and maintenance of buildings at Birkenhead School. Birkenhead School, awarded the Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year in the North West for 2025, was founded in 1860. It is an HMC independent day school providing education for boys and girls drawn from the whole of the Wirral, Liverpool and as far afield as Chester and North Wales. Situated in the leafy suburb of Oxton, the School enjoys excellent facilities. The main campus has a village green atmosphere, with classrooms and laboratories looking out over the cricket square. There are ongoing and substantial investments in facilities. The School comprises Early Years, Prep and Seniors and integrates their objectives and activities within a One School concept. Birkenhead School prides itself on being a family school. It is attractive to parents to have all their children in one school, and it is a great advantage for the School to be able to establish strong, long-lasting relationships with families. A key feature of the School is its strength of community, which runs through the student, staff and parental bodies. The School is embedded within the wider Wirral community, has strong links with local business and charities. A dedicated, talented and collegiate staff body is required to achieve these aims. The Schools informal motto is Respect, Responsibility and Resilience, to which we have recently added Inclusivity, Compassion, Integrity, Humility and Courage as defined School values. Birkenhead School recruits on attitude as much as the quality of an individuals qualifications on paper, an approach that has played a considerable role in the winning of the Sunday Times award in short, staff go above and beyond. The Department Our grounds and buildings are maintained to an exceptional standard by our Estates Team, led by our Head of Estates & Health and Safety, Mr Carl Williams. The team are responsible for the site security and maintenance of all buildings and areas of the School site. Further, the team are responsible for supporting Lettings, ensuring the site and equipment are ready for those booking our facilities, and securing the premises at the end of the day. The ideal candidate will have a degree of trade experience to meet the requirements of the post. This is a varied role, and as such a flexible approach is central to this team. THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Preparing equipment and buildings for daily sports events and bookings through our Lettings system Unlocking/locking buildings at the start and end of day Maintaining the high standards of the front of School appearance Maintaining the high standards of the décor, fixtures, furnishings and fittings within the School site Monitoring the premises for any hazards, carrying out repairs include building works, basic plumbing, joinery and other general maintenance, or escalating problems where necessary Maintaining the high standards of the grassed and planted areas within the School site Ensuring all pathways and access areas are kept clear and safe Assisting in marking and setting out sports pitches Maintaining lawns, playing fields, hedges, and trees Assisting in maintaining hard court and artificial pitches to a high standard Keeping the fields and front of School clear from litter, leaves and other debris Supporting all other aspects of grounds and building maintenance and developments Supporting with other manual tasks including moving and setting up of furniture for School functions and exams Occasionally supporting the thorough cleaning of premises, including dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, floor polishing and emptying bins Ensuring all chemicals are used and stored safely according to COSHH regulations Notifying the Supervisor or Manager of occurring deficiencies or needs for repair Following all Health and Safety regulations Other duties as a member of the Estates team to support the operation of the School as requested by the Head of Estates & Health and Safety THE PERSON Previous trade experience would be advantageous General maintenance or thorough DIY experience An aptitude for building maintenance Ideally previous gardening/greenkeeping experience Must hold a full driving licence Ability to work on own initiative and collaboratively Pride in work and what can be accomplished Role model of values, integrity and positive behaviours Warm and welcoming approach Excellent customer care skills Previous experience working in a School environment is desirable The full list of responsibilities can be found on the Information for Candidates, available on the School website. Salary Birkenhead School operates its own salary scale. The salary band for this role is Sc31 Sc33, currently £29,927 - £31,352 for the 2025/2026 academic year. Hours This is a year-round post working 40hours per week. Working hours will be variable between the hours of 6.00am and 9.30pm. Flexibility is required to allow for activities involving working outside the normal hours, including weekends. Overtime will be paid for additional hours worked. Other Benefits We will value and support your contribution to School life and in return provide you with excellent rewards; Working with fantastic young students Working as part of a committed team Wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme Free use of the fully equipped on-site gym Support for your continuous professional development Children of permanent staff enjoy a reduction in School fees Electric Car charging points Support for your continuous professional development Application A letter of application indicating skills and experience, together with a completed application form, including the names and addresses of at least two referees, should be sent for the attention of the Chief Financial and Operations Officer. Candidates are welcome to contact the Head of Estates & Health and Safety, Mr Carl Williams with any questions relating to the role. To meet our safeguarding obligations, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is undertaken as part of the recruitment process for all new staff. As Birkenhead School is an educational provider, it is permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings which would not be filtered in line with current guidance, as defined by The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). It is a criminal offence for an individual who is barred from working with children to apply for a role which is classed as regulated activity. Closing Date for Applications id 9.00am Sunday 12th July 2026 Interviews are likely to take place the following week. TPBN1_UKTJ

School Catering Assistant - Term Time Location: Wirral Contract: Term Time Only Hours: 20 hours per week (10am-2pm) Salary: £14-15.50 / hour Start Date: As soon as possible Tradewind are seeking a friendly and reliable School Catering Assistant to join a school's catering team on a term-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to delivering a positive lunchtime experience for students and staff. Main Purpose of the Role: To assist with the smooth and efficient running of the school's catering operations, including food preparation, serving, cleaning, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. Key Requirements: Experience in a catering or kitchen assistant role (school or similar environment preferred) Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate Ability to assist in the preparation and service of school lunches A team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenKey Responsibilities: Assist with food prep, including sandwiches, desserts, and homestyle meals Set up the dinner hall for lunchtime service Serve food in a polite, friendly, and efficient manner Clean kitchen areas, service counters, equipment, and utensils Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in line with food safety standards Ensure a friendly and supportive interaction with students and staff during service Report any illnesses or hygiene concerns in line with regulationsWhat We're Looking For: A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine interest in catering and customer service Good communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team High standards of personal hygiene and presentation Ability to follow instructions and take initiative where needed Experience in a catering environmentApply Now: To express interest or request further information, please click 'apply now' or send your CV and a brief cover letter to (url removed) as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment