Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior School Caretaker to support the day-to-day management of a busy school site in Luton, Bedfordshire. This role would suit an established caretaker or premises professional who can take responsibility for routine site operations, coordinate maintenance tasks and help ensure that the school remains safe, secure and well maintained.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Site Manager and school leadership team, helping coordinate caretaking duties and supporting the effective operation of buildings and external facilities. Previous school-based experience is highly desirable, particularly for applicants familiar with site security, maintenance schedules and safeguarding procedures.

Position Highlights

• Senior caretaking role within a school environment.

• Opportunity to support the coordination of daily site operations.

• Responsibilities involving maintenance, inspections, security and team support.

• Suitable for an experienced school caretaker or premises supervisor.

Role Overview

As Senior School Caretaker, you will help oversee routine site duties and ensure that the school premises are prepared for daily activities. You will carry out inspections, respond to maintenance issues, support opening and closing procedures and assist in allocating tasks to other site staff where required.

You will need to demonstrate initiative, good judgement and the ability to prioritise tasks according to safety, urgency and operational requirements. The role also involves communicating site issues clearly and ensuring that all duties are completed in line with school procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily opening and closing arrangements and ensure buildings are secured appropriately.

• Carry out site inspections and identify maintenance issues or potential hazards.

• Coordinate routine caretaking and maintenance tasks with the premises team.

• Complete minor repairs and general maintenance within your competence.

• Monitor the condition of classrooms, corridors, toilets, playgrounds and external areas.

• Assist with coordinating contractors and reporting outstanding repair work.

• Maintain records of site checks, maintenance requests and completed tasks.

• Help ensure that fire exits, access routes and communal areas remain clear.

• Support room setups for assemblies, examinations, meetings and school events.

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

• Support the Site Manager with health and safety checks and site procedures.

• Assist with training or guiding less experienced site staff where appropriate.

• Respond to urgent site issues and escalate significant concerns promptly.

• Ensure tools and equipment are stored securely.

• Follow safeguarding requirements and maintain professional boundaries around pupils.

About the School

The school is a busy educational setting with a strong focus on providing a safe and supportive environment for pupils and staff. The premises team plays a vital role in keeping the site operational and ensuring that maintenance needs are addressed efficiently.

Experience and Skills

• Previous caretaking or premises experience is essential or strongly preferred.

• Experience in a school or other educational setting is highly desirable.

• Previous responsibility for coordinating maintenance tasks or supporting a site team would be advantageous.

• Good practical knowledge of building maintenance and site security.

• Understanding of health and safety and safeguarding procedures.

• Strong organisation and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritise work and respond appropriately to urgent requests.

• Reliable, professional and confident working independently.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

• Relevant health and safety or premises training would be beneficial.

• Willingness to complete relevant recruitment checks and training.

• The right to work in the UK.

Application

To be considered for this Senior School Caretaker position, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible. Candidates with previous school caretaking, site supervision or premises management experience are particularly encouraged to apply.