Skilled, Reliable Caretakers for Schools & Multi-Academy Trusts

Empowering schools nationwide with proactive, KCSIE-vetted site staff

Running a school is challenging. When your site staff are stretched or absent, day-to-day operations can stall, senior leaders get pulled away from teaching and learning, and the whole school community feels the strain.

TIB Services is the UK’s only specialist school caretaker recruitment agency, helping schools and trusts fill these crucial roles quickly and reliably. Since 2013, we’ve partnered with over 2,000 schools and trusts, connecting them with a network of 9,000+ skilled candidates from backgrounds in the military, emergency services, engineering, and trades.

Our caretakers are trained, KCSIE-compliant, and ready to make an immediate impact, helping school leaders save time, reduce disruption, and maintain safe, efficient environments.

Secure skilled caretakers in under two weeks*

How We Save Schools Time, Effort, and Money

When a school is without a caretaker, the effects ripple across the community with:

• 30 hours of senior leadership time spent on admin per new hire
• Over two months of school disruption before a new starter is fully effective
   

At TIB Services, we reduce this disruption to less than two weeks on average. Our caretakers are pre-vetted, fully trained, and ready from day one.

Our detailed report reveals the hidden costs of in-house recruitment and shows exactly how schools save time, reduce costs, and maintain smooth operations by partnering with us.

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Our Services

We understand that every school has unique needs. That’s why we provide tailored staffing solutions to ensure the right support at the right time:

Temporary & Permanent Placements

Whether you need short-term cover or a permanent hire, we can help. Our temp-to-perm options allow schools to trial candidates with minimal risk before making a long-term decision.

Skilled Individuals

Our candidates bring transferable skills, life experience, and a strong work ethic. They thrive in caretaking roles because they are passionate about supporting schools and their local communities.

Vetting & Compliance

All candidates undergo:

• Enhanced DBS checks
• KCSIE pre-vetting
• Comprehensive safeguarding training
   

We provide a letter of assurance for your central school record, detailing the rigorous checks and training each candidate has completed.

Training & Development

Our caretakers receive specialist training in areas such as:

• Asbestos awareness
• COSHH
• Fire safety
• Manual handling
   

This ensures your site staff are equipped to maintain a safe and compliant school environment, giving you peace of mind.

Trusted by Over 2,000 Schools and Trusts

From small primaries to large multi-academy trusts, we’ve built long-term partnerships with schools nationwide, providing reliable site staff who integrate seamlessly into existing teams.

What our customers say:

“Our experience of working with the TIB office team has been excellent. They have shortened the time scales for recruiting staff with the necessary skills for our needs.” - The Harmony Trust

“TIB has provided an excellent support service to our existing estates team across our Trust. They have ensured that we have not had any downtime since they have been working with us.” - Castle Phoenix Trust

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See Available Candidates Near You

Our focus on quality and community ensures we can quickly connect you with the right candidates nearby.

With a network of over 9,000 skilled professionals, we can find the right fit for your school community.

Contact us today and get caretaker cover in under two weeks*:

Find excellent candidates

* Subject to availability