Caretaker

Reeson Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks a skilled School Caretaker for a primary school in Brent, London. The role involves managing daily site operations, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining facilities. Ideal candidates will have prior caretaking or facilities experience, strong DIY skills, and a proactive approach to support school events. This role offers a chance to contribute to a welcoming and well-kept learning environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in caretaking, facilities, or site management role.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, COSHH, and compliance.
• Practical DIY skills with ability to carry out minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance of the school site.
• Conduct regular health & safety checks and fire alarm testing.
• Manage contractors and coordinate cleaning teams.

Skills

Caretaking

Facilities management

Health and safety regulations

Communication skills

DIY and maintenance skills

Job description

Overview

School Caretaker - Brent - NW10 - Immediate Start

Reeson Education is proud to be supporting a fantastic and inclusive primary school in Brent NW10 which is seeking a dedicated and skilled Caretaker to oversee all aspects of site management and maintenance across the school grounds. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in facilities or site management to take on a lead role in ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient learning environment for pupils and staff alike. Someone with a strong general DIY knowledge and proven trade experience would also be suitable.

About this Caretaker role:

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the school site, including buildings, grounds, and facilities at this 1 form entry school.
• Carry out regular health & safety checks, fire alarm testing, and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and log on the system accordingly, basic IT skills would also be a bonus.
• Manage and coordinate contractors, cleaning teams, and external service providers.
• Lead on site security, including opening and closing the premises, monitoring access, and responding to emergencies.
• Oversee maintenance budgets and carry out basic repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance.
• Work closely with senior leadership and school business managers to ensure the site is safe, welcoming, and well maintained.

About the School

• A warm, community-focused primary school in Brent known for its inclusive ethos and high standards.
• Modern, well-maintained site with excellent facilities.
• Supportive leadership team with a commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Conveniently located with strong transport links via tube and bus.

The Ideal Caretaker Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience in a caretaking, facilities, or site management role (ideally in a school or similar environment).
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety regulations, COSHH, and premises compliance.
• Practical DIY and maintenance skills with the ability to carry out minor repairs independently.
• Good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to lead and manage others.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and the flexibility to support school events and occasional out-of-hours requirements.
• A valid enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one through Reeson

If keen to know more about this caretaker role, please dont hesitate to send your updated CV or please call Dan on (phone number removed).

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%