Caretaker/site manager: interview questions and tasks

Adapt and use these questions, record sheet and interview tasks, along with tips on what to look for in a candidate's response, to help you select the best person for the role.

Last reviewed on 20 January 2022
School types: All · School phases: All
Ref: 1530
Contents
  1. Choose from our list of interview questions 
  2. Download and adapt our example tasks 

Choose from our list of interview questions 

Adapt our questions to suit your context and the role

The list is not intended to be prescriptive or to give an exhaustive list of questions. Personalise it and add questions specific to: 

  • The role you're recruiting for
  • Your own setting
  • Any issues your school/trust/federation is facing  

Download and adapt our example tasks 

Download the task document below and choose the one(s) most appropriate to the role you're hiring for:

  • In-tray exercise 
  • Complete a risk assessment 
  • Complete an equipment/systems check
  • Repair school equipment or furniture