School Caretaker

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced School Caretaker for a part-time role starting in January 2026 at a primary school in Wandsworth. The position involves ensuring the school premises are safe and clean, managing maintenance tasks, and supporting school events. Candidates must have a good level of fitness, practical DIY skills, and an understanding of safeguarding policies. There is potential to transition to a full-time role based on performance. Enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum commitment from January 2026 to July 2026.
• Experience as a School Caretaker is essential.
• Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school is clean and safe with proper waste management.
• Open and lock school gates as necessary.
• Provide support for the delivery of goods to the site.
• Construct shelves and cupboards within classrooms.
• Conduct daily and weekly checks of buildings and playground.

Skills

Good level of fitness

Ability to work independently

Practical DIY skills

Understanding of safeguarding policies

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.