Caretaker

We are seeking a reliable and proactive School Caretaker to help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors. This role is vital to the smooth day-to-day running of the school and would suit someone practical, trustworthy, and committed to high standards. Beginning September 2025.

Duties as Caretaker:

• Open and close the school premises daily (including alarm setting and security checks).

• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs, and minor decorating tasks.

• Ensure the site is safe, clean, and well maintained (e.g. clearing walkways, emptying bins, managing heating systems).

• Monitor and manage stock of cleaning and maintenance supplies.

• Liaise with contractors and oversee any on-site works.

• Undertake basic groundskeeping duties.

• Support with setting up furniture or equipment for school events and assemblies.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety, fire safety, and safeguarding procedures.

Ideal Caretaker:

• Previous caretaking, site maintenance, or similar experience preferred.

• A good level of DIY skills (e.g. basic plumbing, painting, carpentry).

• Awareness of health and safety and safeguarding practices in schools.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage time effectively.

• Flexibility to work split shifts or occasional evenings/weekends if needed as Caretaker.

• Trustworthy, physically fit, and approachable with a strong sense of responsibility.

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

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