School Caretaker

anzuk Education; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier education recruitment agency is seeking two School Caretakers for a specialist school in Surrey. This full-time position entails various maintenance duties, including building repairs, safety checks, and support during school events. The ideal candidates will possess practical experience and a proactive attitude. Embrace the opportunity to contribute positively to the school community while working in a supportive environment. Immediate applications are encouraged for this rewarding role.

Benefits

Long-term roles with consistent hours

Warm, supportive team

Opportunity to make a real impact

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential.
• Friendly, helpful and willing to get stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general building maintenance including painting and minor repairs.
• Conduct PPM checks and log maintenance requests.
• Support with furniture repairs and basic DIY tasks.
• Ensure the school environment is safe and clean for learning.

Skills

Practical caretaking/maintenance experience

Basic skills in painting

General repairs

Reliable and able to work independently

Good understanding of health & Safety

Job description

Recruiter anzuk Education Location Kingston Upon Thames, London, United Kingdom Salary £13 per hour Posted 06 Dec 2025 05:33 Closes 03 Jan 2026 23:59 Reference 3041853866 Sector Academy – Primary Job Level Administrator / Coordinator/ Assistant Specialism Education Studies / Teacher Training Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

Location: Surrey/Kingston upon Thames
Hours: 3 days per week, 7:30am–6:30pm (two roles available)
Contract: Ongoing
Start: Early January 2026

Pay: £13 per hour PAYE
Agency Vacancy Recruiting on behalf of the school

Our agency is delighted to be partnering with a fantastic specialist school in Surrey to recruit two School Caretakers to join their Estates & Operations team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone practical, reliable and hands‑on who enjoys keeping a school safe, clean and well maintained. You’ll be joining a supportive operations team and playing a key role in ensuring the school environment is fit for learning every day.

The Role

You will be responsible for a wide range of caretaking and maintenance duties, including:

• General building maintenance (painting, basic carpentry, minor repairs)
• PPM checks and logging maintenance requests
• Furniture repairs and basic DIY tasks
• Portering, moving furniture and supporting school events
• Ad-hoc cleaning when required
• Checking lights, heating, drains, gutters and water systems (including legionella checks)
• Maintaining playgrounds, car parks, garden areas and perimeter fencing
• Ensuring safe access during bad weather
• Supporting contractors on site and monitoring their work
• Supporting with holiday maintenance programmes
• Assisting with deliveries, setting up rooms and general site support

What We’re Looking For

• Practical caretaking/maintenance experience
• Basic skills in painting, carpentry, plumbing and general repairs
• Someone proactive, reliable and able to work independently
• Good understanding of health & Safety
• Experience in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential
• Friendly, helpful and willing to get stuck in

Why This School?

• Warm, supportive team
• Long‑term roles with consistent hours
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a school community
• Clear routines, structured working patterns and strong leadership support

Apply Today

If you’re a confident, hands‑on School Caretaker looking for a stable and rewarding role in a Surrey school, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now or contact us directly for more details.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest!