Temporary Caretaker

JC-210

£105 - £120 Per Day

Full Time

Temporary

Merton, Greater London

Education

Posted 5 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

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 jake.crump@pertempseducation.co.uk or call 020 3897 1563.