Caretaker

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Caretaker for a secondary school in Newham, East London. This full-time, temporary role starts in September 2025 for the academic year. Candidates must have relevant experience, QTS or equivalent, and will undergo safeguarding checks. Professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house training and development team

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent.
• Minimum experience being a caretaker within a school.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the school's facilities to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Assist with parents' evenings and other school events.

Job description

JOB TITLE - Caretaker - East London

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Caretaker for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Newham, East London.
The school is a medium size mainstream Secondary School with a supportive department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year.
The position is open to both newly and experienced caretakers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT DETAILS

Location - Newham, East London
Position - Caretaker
Type of work - Caretaker -
Contract or position start date - September 2025
Duration / Likely Duration - 2025/2026 Academic Year + non term time
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - TBC
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
Full time/part time - Full time
Minimum rate of pay - Negotiable
Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

QTS or equivalent
Minimum experience being a caretaker within a school
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team