Caretaker

Supply Desk Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive safeguarding training

Weekly payments

CPD and training opportunities

Supportive team and working culture

Refer a friend scheme (£100 referral)

Ongoing support from local education/​

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd. is seeking a reliable Secondary School Caretaker to join a welcoming Harrow school with an immediate start. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, clean, secure, and well-presented school environment for pupils and staff.

The successful candidate will have a practical, hands‑on approach to maintenance and be able to work independently in a busy school setting, with safeguarding responsibilities and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, facilities, or similar role is desirable.
• Practical, hands‑on approach to maintenance and problem‑solving.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Confidence working within a busy secondary school environment.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and secure school environment.
• An understanding of safeguarding within an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs across the school site.
• Ensure school buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment are maintained to a high standard.
• Carry out regular health and safety checks and report any issues promptly.
• Assist with opening and closing the school premises when required.
• Support the security of the school site, including monitoring access where required.
• Liaise with contractors and external services as necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe, secure, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues to support the smooth running of the school.

Job description

Secondary School Caretaker Harrow

Location: Harrow
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Supply Desk are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and dedicated Secondary School Caretaker to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Harrow, with an immediate start available.

This full-time opportunity is ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, secure, and well-presented school environment. The successful candidate will be practical, organised, and proactive, with a strong sense of responsibility and a commitment to ensuring the school premises are maintained to a high standard for pupils, staff, and visitors.

You will be responsible for carrying out general maintenance and caretaking duties across the school site, ensuring the buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment remain safe and fully operational. You will also work closely with school staff, contractors, and external services where required, responding to maintenance issues and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive secondary school where staff wellbeing and professional development are valued. Whether you are an experienced school caretaker or have a background in facilities, maintenance, or a similar role, you will be encouraged to develop your skills while making a meaningful contribution to the school community.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs across the school site.
• Ensure school buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment are maintained to a high standard.
• Carry out regular health and safety checks and report any issues promptly.
• Assist with opening and closing the school premises when required.
• Support the security of the school site, including monitoring access where required.
• Liaise with contractors and external services as necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe, secure, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues to support the smooth running of the school.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a caretaking, maintenance, facilities, or similar role is desirable.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to maintenance and problem‑solving.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Confidence working within a busy secondary school environment.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and secure school environment.
• An understanding of safeguarding within an educational setting.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive safeguarding training.
• Weekly payments.
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants.
• A supportive team and working environment.
• Opportunities for continued professional development (CPD and training).
• Refer a friend scheme. We offer £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete five or more shifts

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards.