11 school caretaker jobs found

School Caretaker Location: Southwest London Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and hardworking School Caretaker to join our site team at a friendly and welcoming school in Southwest London. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the school premises are safe, secure, clean, and well maintained at all times. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous caretaking, maintenance, or facilities experience who enjoys working in a school environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards. Key Responsibilities * Opening and closing the school premises daily * Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs * Ensuring the security and safety of the school buildings and grounds * Monitoring heating, lighting, and alarm systems * Setting up rooms and halls for assemblies, meetings, and events * Liaising with contractors and supervising...

Location: Bradford, BD5 Duration: 1 Month Rolling Contract Pay Rate: £15 per hour Your New Role * We are currently looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaner / Janitor / Caretaker to support the day-to-day upkeep of a busy school environment. * The successful candidate will be responsible for helping maintain a clean, safe and well-presented site for students, staff and visitors. * Duties will include general cleaning, basic site maintenance, opening or securing areas where required, monitoring cleanliness standards across the school, and supporting the wider facilities team with ad hoc caretaker responsibilities. Your Responsibilities * General cleaning and upkeep of classrooms, corridors, toilets and communal areas * Emptying bins and replenishing supplies * Basic caretaker and site support duties as required * Ensuring the school environment is kept clean, safe and presentable * Always following health and safety procedures You Will Have * Previous cleaning, janitorial...

School Caretaker / Premesis Assistant - Primary School based in the borough of Lambeth Contracts: Immediate start, full-time Location: South West London, Lambeth Start Date: 1st June 2026 About the role Tradewind Recruitment is supporting a primary school based in the Lambeth area who require a School Caretaker / Premesis Assistant on a temporary contract basis, starting after May half term. This would be a full-time, temporary contract until July 2026. Hours are typically structured around the school day, including early morning opening and late afternoon closing. As a School Caretaker, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and security of the school site. This includes opening and closing the building, carrying out minor repairs and maintenance, managing deliveries, ensuring communal spaces and outdoor areas are clean and safe, and supporting the preparation of rooms for events. You will work closely with the headteacher and business manager to prioritise...

Part-Time School Caretaker - Dartford Location: Dartford Hours: Monday to Friday, Afternoons (20 hours per week) Pay: £15+ per hour Academics are currently recruiting for a School Caretaker to join a welcoming primary school in Dartford. This Caretaker position is a part-time afternoon role, ideal for an experienced Caretaker or someone with previous site, facilities, or maintenance experience looking to work within a school environment. Key Responsibilities of the Caretaker Role: Opening, securing, and maintaining the school site Carrying out general caretaker duties, including basic maintenance and minor repairs Completing routine health & safety and site inspections Setting up rooms and school spaces for after-school clubs and activities Ensuring the school grounds remain clean, safe, and well maintained Supporting school staff with ad-hoc site-related tasks Liaising with contractors and visitors when required The Ideal Caretaker Will Have: Previous experience as a...

Full-Time School Caretaker - Gravesend Location: Gravesend Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time Pay: £15+ per hour Academics are currently recruiting for a full-time School Caretaker to join a friendly and supportive school in Gravesend. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Caretaker, Site Assistant, or Facilities Operative looking for a long-term role within a school environment. Key Responsibilities: Opening, securing, and maintaining the school site Carrying out general caretaker duties, including basic maintenance and minor repairs Completing routine health & safety and site inspections Supporting with room setups for school events and activities Ensuring the school grounds remain clean, safe, and well maintained Assisting staff with ad-hoc site-related tasks Liaising with contractors and visitors where required The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Previous experience as a Caretaker, Site Assistant, Facilities Operative, or similar role (preferred) A...

Full-Time School Caretaker - Sittingbourne Location: Sittingbourne Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time Pay: £15+ per hour Academics are currently recruiting for a full-time School Caretaker to join a welcoming and supportive school in Sittingbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Caretaker, Site Assistant, or Facilities Operative seeking a long-term position within a school environment. Key Responsibilities: Opening, locking, and securing the school site Carrying out general caretaker duties, including basic maintenance and minor repairs Completing routine health & safety checks and site inspections Preparing rooms and facilities for school events and activities Ensuring the school grounds are clean, safe, and well maintained at all times Supporting staff with day-to-day site and facilities tasks Liaising with contractors and visitors where required The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Previous experience as a Caretaker, Site Assistant, Facilities...

Your new company This is a great job opportunity to work in a 'Good' Sheffield school. The school focuses on helping every child to achieve their full potential and do this by delivering a rich curriculum and encouraging a love of learning. Your new role This school caretaker job is a full-time, temporary job and will consist of: Cleaning duties Maintain any locks and security/fire doors General maintenance General ground works Moving equipment and furniture Keyholder responsibilities Ensure the school is safe for all stakeholders Recognised qualifications/substantial experience in a suitable trade, would be welcome to applyWhat you'll need to succeed The ideal candidate will: Be able to work independently. Have strong communication skills. Maintenance skills Caretaking/ Handy person experience (Ideal). Legionella trained. (Desirable) Joiner/Maintenance background.(Desirable) Be proactive and have a strong work ethic. This job is a temporary position, we will need to be able...

Site Supervisor - Burnley (BB11) Start Date: End of June 2026 Part-Time | Term Time Only | Potential Permanent Opportunity Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for a reliable and proactive Site Supervisor to support a welcoming school in the Burnley area (BB11). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced caretaker or facilities professional looking to work within an educational setting, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate. The school prides itself on providing a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day operational management of the site. Working Hours - 37 Hours Per Week Monday & Friday: 6:30am - 11:00am and 2:30pm - 6:00pm Tuesday to Thursday: 6:30am - 10:00am and 2:30pm - 6:00pmFlexibility will be required to support school events, lettings, and occasional emergency situations. The Role As Site Supervisor,...

We are currently recruiting experienced Site Supervisors to support a number of primary schools across Wolverhampton. Schools are seeking dependable and proactive individuals who can take responsibility for the security, maintenance, and day-to-day presentation of the school site. The successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring the school remains safe, clean, and fully operational for pupils, staff, and visitors. Main Responsibilities Opening and locking the school premises daily Carrying out routine health and safety inspections Completing minor repairs and basic maintenance tasks Monitoring contractors and site visitors Ensuring the school grounds remain clean, safe, and secure Managing deliveries and moving equipment where required Supporting fire safety and emergency procedures Reporting maintenance issues to senior leadership Candidate Requirements Previous experience working as a Site Supervisor, Caretaker, or Facilities Assistant within a school environment Good...

Job Details Location: Nottingham, NG5 4JF Position: Caretaker Hours: Monday to Friday split shift 06:00 – 09:00 and 14:30 – 18:00 Pay Rate: £13.21 per hour PAYE inc Holiday | £16.86 per hour LTD Umbrella Contract: 2 months Start Date: ASAP Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a reliable and proactive Caretaker on behalf of a valued client based in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with caretaking, site maintenance, or facilities experience looking for a long-term role within a school environment. Key Responsibilities Opening and locking the building daily Carrying out basic cleaning duties Porterage and moving equipment where required Conducting routine compliance and safety checks Ensuring the site is safe, secure, and well maintained at all timesRequirements Previous caretaking or facilities experience preferred Reliable and able to work independently Good understanding of health and safety procedures Flexible and proactive approach to...

Job Title: Caretaker Location: Marston Green Contract Type: Temporary Rate: £18 per hour via umbrella Requirements: Full UK driving licence, Enhanced DBS About the Caretaker Role: We are looking for a reliable and proactive Caretaker to provide support across local schools. This role involves general site management, planned and reactive maintenance, porterage, security, and acting as a key link between the school and support services. Key Responsibilities of the Caretaker: • Carry out general site management including litter picking, planned and reactive building maintenance, porterage, security, and reception duties. • Log all maintenance and cleaning tasks, proactively identifying and completing minor repairs where appropriate, and requesting assistance for tasks outside your skillset. • Unlock and lock school buildings, ensuring security at all times, including security patrols and checking doors and gates are locked. • Ensure all equipment used is in good repair and operated...