School Caretaker
Secondary School Newham, East London
Full-Time All Year Round (Shift Pattern May Apply)

We are seeking a reliable, proactive, and hardworking School Caretaker to join our friendly and dedicated team at a thriving secondary school in Newham.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our school site is safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained for students, staff, and visitors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening and closing the school premises

• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and basic DIY tasks

• Ensuring the security of the buildings and grounds

• Monitoring health and safety compliance across the site

• Assisting with setting up rooms and equipment for events and exams

• Liaising with contractors and reporting any major repair needs

• Have previous caretaking, site management, or maintenance experience (school experience desirable)

• Possess good practical DIY skills

• Have a strong understanding of health and safety procedures

• Be organised, dependable, and able to work independently

• Have good communication skills and a flexible approach to work

• A supportive and welcoming school community

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• A well-maintained and modern working environment

• Local Government Pension Scheme (where applicable)

If you take pride in maintaining high standards and want to contribute to a positive learning environment for young people in Newham, we would love to hear from you.