Caretaker - Primary School

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Caretaker for a well-regarded Primary school in West London. This temporary position starts on January 5, 2026, and runs until July 2026. The successful candidate must have a minimum of one year of caretaking experience in the UK and up-to-date safeguarding training. This role includes maintaining the school's cleanliness and supporting the leadership team. Opportunities for continued professional development are also available.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a caretaker in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and maintenance of the primary school.
• Support the senior leadership team as needed.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Safeguarding training

Job description

Caretaker - Primary School

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Caretaker for an Ofsted "Good" Primary school in West London.

The school is a popular two-form entry mainstream Primary School with a supportive senior leadership team.

Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - West London
• Position - Caretaker
• Contract or position start date - 5th January 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - Until July 2026
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - July 2026
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full time/part time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate 120 - 150 per day
• Hours - 7am - 4pm : Mon - Fri

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year experience as a caretaker in the UK
• 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 at least the last two 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