Caretaker

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Key Information
• Location: London
• Contract: Full time
• Hours: Monday to Friday (hours to be confirmed)
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Role – Day-to-Day Duties
As Caretaker, you will be responsible for the general maintenance, security, and appearance of the school premises. Duties will include:
• Opening and closing the site, including key-holding responsibilities
• Ensuring the safety and security of the buildings and grounds at all times
• Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs, and basic DIY tasks
• Monitoring the condition of the site and reporting any issues or defects
• Managing heating, lighting, and alarm systems
• Supporting health and safety compliance across the site
• Setting up rooms for school activities, events, and meetings
• Managing deliveries and liaising with contractors where required
• Ensuring outdoor areas are safe, clean, and well maintained
• Responding promptly to day-to-day issues as they arise

Person Specification
• Previous experience working as a caretaker, site supervisor, or premises officer
• Good practical maintenance and DIY skills
• A strong understanding of health and safety procedures
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to work independently
• Good communication skills and a professional approach
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks
• Willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the site

Desirable
• Previous experience working within a school or educational setting
• Experience supervising contractors
• Basic knowledge of COSHH, fire safety, or site compliance
• Ability to respond to out-of-hours issues when required

Why Apply?
• Stable, full-time role within a supportive school environment
• Varied and practical role with clear responsibilities
• Opportunity to make a real impact on the daily running of the site
• Long-term opportunity for the right Caretaker
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Location:
Clerkenwell
Salary:
£17 - £22 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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