Temporary Caretaker

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr