School Caretaker - Barnet

Engage Education; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWR pay

Dedicated consultant

£50 voucher referral

Job summary

Engage Education is recruiting a School Caretaker for a full-time role in Barnet. The candidate will manage a large secondary school campus, supervise both internal and external contractors, and ensure the site remains secure and well-maintained.

Applicants should have school environment experience, hold an enhanced DBS (update service) and be available to interview and start immediately. The role offers ongoing support through Engage Education's services team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment.
• DBS check via the update service (enhanced).
• Available to interview and start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Supervise work across the school with external and internal contractors.
• Maintain day-to-day repairs and general upkeep.
• Ensure building and grounds are secure when not in use.
• Open the building in the morning and close it at the end of the day.
• Check heating, lighting and alarm systems regularly to ensure operation.
• Order equipment and supplies as needed.

Skills

School environment experience

Facilities management

Keyholder responsibilities

Education

DBS (Enhanced) update service

Job description

School Caretaker - Barnet

At Engage Education, we're currently recruiting for a School Caretaker position in Barnet after building a strong relationship with a local grouping of schools. They are looking for an experienced school caretaker with experience managing a large secondary school campus.

Our Engage Services team specialise in the placement of non-classroom-based staff including Administrators, HR, Finance and Facilities.

About the role

As a School Caretaker, you'll be an experienced facilities professional who supervises work across the school with both external and internal contractors. You will have keyholder responsibilities and will be expected to:

• Communicate effectively with the facilities team to ensure projects are completed on time
• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs
• Ensure the building and grounds are secure when not in use
• Open the building in the morning and lock it at the end of the day
• Ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are checked regularly to ensure they are operational
• Take responsibility for ordering equipment relevant to your role

This is a full-time role.

About you

• Experience working within a school environment
• A valid DBS on the DBS update service
• Be available to interview and start immediately

About us

• Get paid in line with AWR
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Do you have friends or colleagues looking for work? Invite friends to join us & earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they work 5 days!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.