School Caretaker

SANZA Teaching Agency; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly motivated school caretaker to join a primary school in Newham. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety, supervising cleaning staff, and managing repairs. Candidates should have prior experience and a passion for creating a safe learning environment. Flexibility for evening and weekend work may be needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a school caretaker or facilities manager is required.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and repair is essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends if required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the school premises.
• Carry out regular inspections for repairs or maintenance.
• Manage and supervise cleaning staff.
• Respond promptly to reported issues.
• Ensure all equipment and facilities are in good working order.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure school premises are secure.

Skills

Building maintenance and repair

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

School Caretaker

Primary School

September 2025

Newham

SANZA Teaching Agency are seeking a highly motivated and experienced school caretaker to join a wonderful primary school in Newham. The role is full-time.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the school premises, as well as ensuring that all facilities are in good working order.

As a school caretaker, you will be required to:

• Maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of the school premises, including classrooms, corridors, and common areas

• Carrying out regular inspections of the school to identify any repairs or maintenance that may be required

• Managing and supervising a team of cleaning staff

• Responding promptly to any reported issues and taking the necessary actions to resolve them

• Ensuring that all equipment and facilities are in good working order

• Maintaining accurate records of all maintenance and repairs

• Ensuring that the school premises are secure at all times

About you:

• Must have previous experience as a school caretaker/facilities manager in a school setting

• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and repair

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Passion for creating a safe and clean learning environment for students

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends if required

Next steps:

Click 'ApplyNow' to be considered for this wonderful opportunity as a school caretaker!