School Caretaker in London)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced School Caretaker for a lovely primary school in Wandsworth, starting January 2026. This part-time role offers a commitment until July 2026, with the potential to become full-time. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, managing maintenance, and assisting with delivery of goods, while adhering to safeguarding policies. Experience as a School Caretaker is essential, along with the ability to provide an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• A good level of fitness.
• Be able to work independently and handle emergencies.
• Have practical DIY and basic technical skills.
• To have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school is clean and safe; manage waste and perform general maintenance.
• Ensure the school is secure and report any defects.
• Open and lock the school gates.
• Support and assist with delivery of goods to the site.
• Conduct daily and weekly checks of the school buildings and playground.
• Construct shelves and cupboards within the classes.
• Ensure Health & Safety policies are adhered to and complete regular checks.
• Assist with setting up assemblies, classrooms, and events as required.
• Perform admin duties such as maintaining maintenance records & supplies.

Skills

Independence

Emergency handling

DIY skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Job description

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 lovely primary school?

Key Details

• 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 a part time with opportunity to go full time within a few months. The role will need a minimum commitment of 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, safe. Manage waste and performing general maintenance
• Insuring the school is secure and reporting any defects
• Opening and locking the school gates
• 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
• Ensure Health & Safety policies are being adhered to and complete 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
• Be able to work independently and handle emergencies
• Have practical DIY and basic technical skills
• To have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies

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.