School Caretaker

Reeson Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Reeson Education is recruiting a School Caretaker for a primary school in Walthamstow, East London. The role involves taking charge of day-to-day upkeep to keep the site safe, secure and ready for staff and pupils each day.

This temporary booking starts Monday 17th August for a minimum of three weeks. A valid DBS on the Update Service is essential. You will work independently and carry out routine checks and minor maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• DBS Update Service is essential.
• Experience as a School Caretaker or similar premises role.
• Practical, can-do attitude with general maintenance and DIY skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• Available to start 17th August for a minimum of three weeks.

Responsibilities

• Opening up and securing the school site each day.
• Carrying out routine health and safety checks around the building and grounds.
• Handling minor repairs and general day-to-day maintenance.
• Managing deliveries and liaising with contractors and tradespeople.

Skills

Reliability

DIY skills

Independent working

Job description

School Caretaker | Walthamstow, East London | £14.25 per hour | Start Monday 17th August

Temporary, minimum 3 weeks. A valid DBS on the Update Service is essential, we can't consider applications without one already in place.

Reeson Education is recruiting a School Caretaker for a primary school in Walthamstow, East London, in the borough of Waltham Forest. This temporary booking starts Monday 17th August and runs for a minimum of three weeks, ideal for a reliable School Caretaker who takes pride in keeping a site safe, secure and running smoothly.

The Role

As School Caretaker, you'll take charge of the day-to-day upkeep of the school site, making sure the building and grounds are safe, clean and ready for staff and pupils every day. It's a hands-on role that suits an experienced School Caretaker who can hit the ground running in a new setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening up and securing the school site each day
• Carrying out routine health and safety checks around the building and grounds
• Handling minor repairs and general day-to-day maintenance
• Managing deliveries and liaising with contractors and tradespeople

What We're Looking For

• A valid DBS on the Update Service, essential, no exceptions
• Previous experience as a School Caretaker, site manager or in a similar premises role
• A practical, can-do attitude with solid general maintenance and DIY skills
• Reliable, punctual and comfortable working independently
• Available to start Monday 17th August for a minimum of three weeks

Why Join This School/Setting

You'll earn £14.25 per hour on a straightforward temporary booking, with great transport links across Walthamstow and the wider borough of Waltham Forest, including Leyton, Leytonstone, Chingford and Highams Park. It's a well-supported environment and a good opportunity for a School Caretaker to prove their worth from day one.

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 and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%