Temporary Caretaker

Pertemps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Merton is seeking a Temporary School Caretaker for an initial period of 6–8 weeks. The role involves maintaining a safe environment, conducting repairs, and supervising the maintenance team. Ideal candidates will have experience in facilities maintenance and hold a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

Welcoming and refurbished working environment

Supportive operations team

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Meaningful contribution to education

Qualifications

• Valid and clean UK driving licence required.
• Experience in facilities or site maintenance, ideally within a school setting.
• Skilled in basic repairs and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks.
• Supervise the Maintenance Team and manage their workload.

Skills

Basic repairs

Manual handling

Site safety protocols

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Reliability

Education

Relevant trade qualification (e.g. City & Guilds)

Health & safety certification

Job description

Temporary School Caretaker - Merton - Immediate Start
A specialist school in Merton is looking for a Temporary School Caretaker to join their Operations Team for an initial period of 6–8 weeks. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, reliable, and hands-on individual to play a key role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment across multiple school sites.

About the School:
The school provides tailored education for children and young people aged 3–19 with speech, language and communication difficulties. With modern facilities and a commitment to well-being and personal growth, it offers a friendly and professional environment for staff and pupils alike.

Position: Temporary School Caretaker
Location: Merton (with occasional travel to Euston and Wimbledon sites)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (6–8 weeks initially)
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 hours per day (occasional Saturdays), with variable start/finish times and some out-of-hours work as needed

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance, emergency repairs, and preventative works

• Conduct regular health and safety checks (e.g. water testing, drains, perimeter fences)

• Support the cleaning team in maintaining a tidy and safe school environment

• Supervise the Maintenance Team and manage their workload

• Liaise with contractors and monitor their work when necessary

• Follow all school policies and procedures relating to health and safety

• Drive school minibus or personal vehicle for pupil transport and errands as required

• Assist with gate duty and occasional weekend work

• Support the wider operational needs of the school community

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold a valid and clean UK driving licence

• Have experience in facilities or site maintenance, ideally within a school or similar setting

• Be skilled in basic repairs, manual handling, and site safety protocols

• Be organised, adaptable, and capable of managing their own and others’ workloads

• Be approachable, reliable, and committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice

• Possess a relevant trade qualification (e.g. City & Guilds) and health & safety certification (desirable)

What the School Offers:

• A welcoming and recently refurbished working environment

• A supportive and collaborative operations team

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• The chance to contribute to a meaningful and rewarding educational setting

Interested?
To apply, please follow the instructions in this advert, send your CV directly to [e-mail] or call 020 3897 1563.