Our client is seeking a reliable, practical and proactive School Caretaker to join a friendly and well-established secondary school in South London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming school environment and enjoys being part of a team that supports students, teaching staff and the wider school community.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the school premises, ensuring that buildings, classrooms, outdoor areas and communal spaces are maintained to a high standard. The school is looking for someone who is dependable, hands-on and able to identify and resolve maintenance issues before they become larger problems.

Position Highlights

• Full-time, permanent position, with a start date as soon as possible.

• Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school environment.

• Varied responsibilities covering site maintenance, security and general facilities support.

• A practical role suited to someone who enjoys working independently while contributing to a wider site team.

Role Overview

As School Caretaker, you will help ensure the school remains safe, operational and well presented throughout the school day. You will work closely with the site team and senior leadership, responding to maintenance requests, preparing facilities for school activities and supporting the opening and closing of the premises as required.

You will need to be comfortable working across different areas of the school, prioritising tasks and responding calmly when unexpected maintenance or site issues arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections of school buildings, classrooms, corridors, playgrounds and external areas.

• Complete minor repairs and general maintenance tasks, including basic decorating, furniture repairs and replacing fixtures where appropriate.

• Support the opening and securing of the school premises, including checking doors, windows, gates and access points.

• Identify and report maintenance concerns, potential hazards and repairs requiring specialist contractors.

• Assist with setting up classrooms, halls and other facilities for assemblies, meetings, examinations and school events.

• Help maintain clean, tidy and safe outdoor areas, including pathways and entrances.

• Monitor maintenance supplies and report when equipment or materials need replenishing.

• Follow school health and safety procedures and report accidents, hazards or security concerns promptly.

• Work professionally around pupils, staff, parents, visitors and external contractors.

• Support the wider site team with other reasonable premises-related duties.

About the School

The school is a busy secondary setting serving its local community. Maintaining a safe and welcoming environment is an important part of its commitment to providing students with a positive place to learn. The successful candidate will join a team that values reliability, initiative, teamwork and pride in the school environment.

Experience and Skills

• Previous caretaker, school site assistant, maintenance or facilities experience is preferred.

• Experience working within a school or other educational environment would be advantageous.

• Basic knowledge of building maintenance, repairs and health and safety procedures.

• Practical skills and the confidence to carry out routine maintenance tasks safely.

• Good organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing requests.

• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently when required.

• Clear communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with staff and visitors.

• Awareness of safeguarding expectations when working in an environment with children and young people.

• Willingness to undertake relevant checks and training, including an Enhanced DBS check where required.

• The right to work in the UK.

Application

To be considered for this School Caretaker position, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible. Candidates with relevant maintenance experience, particularly within a school setting, are encouraged to apply.