School Caretaker / Site Staff

Empowering Learning; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational staffing agency is looking for a proactive Caretaker/Site Staff member for a secondary school in Waltham Forest. The role involves maintaining a safe environment, supporting health and safety compliance, and performing light maintenance tasks. Candidates should have previous caretaking experience, a valid driving license, and good organizational skills. This full-time role offers flexible contracts—temporary or permanent—with a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Clear responsibilities and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous caretaking or site management experience is required.
• A valid driving license is essential.
• Good organisation skills and attention to health and safety are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school site to high standards, including cleaning and repairs.
• Support health and safety compliance across the school.
• Operate and maintain school equipment.
• Assist with deliveries, event setups, and supervising building access.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Site management

Health and safety compliance

Organisational skills

Job description

Caretaker / Site Staff - Secondary - Waltham Forest

Pay: Paid to scale - temporary or permanent, salary or daily rate equivalent
Hours: 30-40 hours per week Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, temporary or permanent

Keep a busy school running safely and smoothly.

Empowering Learning are seeking an organised and proactive Caretaker / Site Staff member for a secondary school in Waltham Forest. The role is ideal for someone with previous experience in caretaking, site management, or facilities maintenance who can support a safe, well‑maintained school environment.

You will:

• Maintain the school site to high standards, including cleaning, repairs, and general upkeep
• Support health and safety compliance across the school
• Operate and maintain school equipment, including light maintenance tasks
• Support day‑to‑day operational needs such as deliveries, setting up events, and supervising access to buildings

What's on offer:

• Paid to scale - salary or daily rate equivalent
• Full-time role, 30-40 hours per week
• Permanent or temporary contract
• Supportive working environment with clear responsibilities and scope for development

You will need:

• Previous caretaking or site management experience
• A valid driving licence (essential)
• Good organisation skills, reliability, and attention to health and safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a school team

Apply now or send your CV to Brad at Empowering Learning.

Empowering Learning is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all applicants.