School Caretaker – East London

Marchant Recruitment; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable School Caretaker for a school in Walthamstow, East London. The role focuses on caretaking, premises support and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.

The successful candidate will carry out routine inspections, minor repairs, and security checks, supporting daily operations and events while upholding safeguarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, facilities support or similar role.
• Good practical skills in general repairs and maintenance.
• Understanding of site security and safe working practices.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to recognise faults and report issues promptly.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school premises in accordance with site procedures.
• Conducting routine inspections of buildings, grounds and access points.
• Completing general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Identifying defects and reporting specialist repair requirements.
• Maintaining playgrounds, pathways and external areas.
• Monitoring site security and reporting damage or concerns.
• Supporting health and safety checks and reporting hazards.
• Keeping corridors, entrances and communal areas clear and tidy.
• Assisting with room arrangements for school activities and events.
• Receiving deliveries and helping move equipment safely.
• Maintaining organised storage areas and ensuring tools are stored securely.
• Supporting contractor access and reporting maintenance issues.
• Monitoring the condition of fixtures, fittings and furniture.
• Following school policies, site procedures and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Caretaking

Premises management

Maintenance

Health & safety

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking School Caretaker to join a school in Walthamstow, East London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in caretaking, premises management or general maintenance who takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming school environment.

The successful candidate will support the daily running of the premises, ensuring that buildings and grounds remain secure, presentable and fit for purpose. The ideal applicant will be practical, organised and proactive, with the ability to complete minor repairs, identify maintenance issues and respond effectively to site requirements.

Position Highlights

• Position: School Caretaker

• Location: Walthamstow, East London

• Sector: Education

• Role Type: Caretaking and Premises Support

• Working Environment: School buildings, grounds and communal areas

• Opportunity: Develop experience in school site management and facilities maintenance.

Role Overview

The School Caretaker will help maintain the school's premises, support site security and ensure facilities remain safe and accessible. Responsibilities will include carrying out routine inspections, completing minor repairs, maintaining outdoor spaces and assisting with opening and closing procedures where required.

Working alongside school staff and management, the successful candidate will help ensure maintenance concerns are addressed promptly and the site remains suitable for pupils, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school premises in accordance with site procedures.

• Conducting routine inspections of buildings, grounds and access points.

• Completing general maintenance and minor repairs.

• Identifying defects and reporting specialist repair requirements.

• Maintaining playgrounds, pathways and external areas.

• Monitoring site security and reporting damage or concerns.

• Supporting health and safety checks and reporting hazards.

• Keeping corridors, entrances and communal areas clear and tidy.

• Assisting with room arrangements for school activities and events.

• Receiving deliveries and helping move equipment safely.

• Maintaining organised storage areas and ensuring tools are stored securely.

• Supporting contractor access and reporting maintenance issues.

• Monitoring the condition of fixtures, fittings and furniture.

• Following school policies, site procedures and safeguarding requirements.

About the School

The school in Walthamstow is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and well-maintained learning environment. The premises team plays an important role in ensuring the site operates efficiently and supports the daily needs of the school community.

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in caretaking, facilities support, premises maintenance or a similar practical role.

• Good practical skills in general repairs and maintenance.

• Understanding of site security and safe working practices.

• Basic knowledge of health and safety procedures.

• Ability to recognise faults and report issues promptly.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• A proactive and responsible approach to work.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexibility when responding to changing priorities.

• Ability to undertake practical duties safely.

• Relevant maintenance or health and safety qualifications would be advantageous.

• Willingness to complete all required safeguarding and background checks.

• The right to work in the UK.