School Caretaker

Academics Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced School Caretaker to join a primary school in Wandsworth starting January 2026. The role is part-time, requiring commitment through July 2026, with opportunities for overtime and full-time placement. Responsibilities include general maintenance, ensuring safety, and supporting school events. Candidates must have experience as a School Caretaker and be prepared to obtain an enhanced DBS before starting.

Qualifications

• Good level of fitness is required.
• Experience working as a School Caretaker is essential.
• Willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school is clean and safe; manage waste.
• Open and lock the school gates.
• Construct shelves and cupboards within classrooms.

Skills

Ability to handle emergencies

Practical DIY skills

Good understanding of safeguarding

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced School Caretaker who is looking for a new role to start from January 2026?

Are you looking for a new premises manager/caretaker role in a lovely primary school?

• January 2026 Start
• 8am to 12pm, 2/3 days a week with opportunity to extend hours
• Borough of Wandsworth
• School Caretaker Role
• Excellent Transport Links

Academics are currently working with this fantastic Primary school in Wandsworth to recruit an experienced School Caretaker to join their team from June.

This School Caretaker role is part‑time with opportunity to go full‑time within a few months. The role will need a minimum commitment from January 2026 to July 2026 and the opportunity to become permanent. There will be additional overtime during the school year to support with events.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the school is clean and safe; managing waste and performing general maintenance
• Insuring the school is secure and reporting any defects
• Opening and locking the school gates
• Providing support and assisting with delivery of goods to the site
• Daily and weekly checks of the school buildings and playground
• Constructing shelves and cupboards within the classes
• Ensuring Health & Safety policies are being adhered to and completing regular checks
• Event Support – setting up assemblies, classrooms and events as required
• Admin duties such as maintaining maintenance records & supplies

Qualifications

• A good level of fitness
• Ability to work independently and handle emergencies
• Practical DIY and basic technical skills
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies

Contact

For further details about this role and to apply please contact me today. Interviews/trials will be set sooner if you are available. It is essential that you have experience working as a School Caretaker to be considered for this role and be happy to provide or apply for an enhanced DBS before starting the role.