Caretaker. Education & Training

Job Title: School Caretaker
Location: East London
Job Type: Part Time, Temporary

About the Role:
We are currently recruiting a reliable and proactive Caretaker to support a secondary school in East London. This Caretaker role involves maintaining the school site, ensuring it is safe, secure, and well maintained during afternoon and evening hours.

Job Overview:
As a Caretaker, you will be responsible for daily site checks, securing the premises, and carrying out minor repairs and maintenance tasks. The Caretaker will also support health and safety procedures, assist with the smooth running of the school during lettings, and be responsible for closing and securing the site in the evenings. This role would suit an experienced Caretaker or someone with strong practical maintenance skills.

Working Hours:
1.30pm to 6.15pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
1.30pm to 7.15pm or 7.30pm on Thursdays due to regular lettings

Contract Details:
Start date 25th February
Initial shadowing on 25th and 26th February
On Thursday 26th, the Caretaker must be able to lock up independently due to evening lettings
From 27th February, the Caretaker will be working independently
Initially around 6 weeks cover, with potential for extension
Availability to work during school holidays would be beneficial

Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and secure the school site
Carry out minor repairs and maintenance
Complete daily health and safety checks
Close, lock, and secure the site each evening
Support cleaning and waste management
Assist during school lettings

Requirements:
Reliable and proactive approach
Practical maintenance skills
Good communication and teamwork
Previous Caretaker or facilities experience preferred

If you are a dependable Caretaker looking for a part time temporary role within a school, apply today and Tom will be in contact.