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.
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
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 hours per day (occasional Saturdays), with variable start/finish times and some out-of-hours work as needed
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
~ Support the wider operational needs of the school community
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
~ What the School Offers:
~ Ongoing professional development opportunities
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