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School Caretaker

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 14 - 14 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent Contract , Temporary
Location: Redbridge, Greater London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

School Caretaker

School Caretaker – Primary School (Temp to Perm)

Location: Ilford
Hours: 5 hours per day (7:00–8:00am & 3:00–6:00pm)
Pay: £14 per hour
Start: ASAP
Contract: Temp initially, with potential for long-term permanent placement
Agency Vacancy – Recruiting on behalf of the school

We are working with a warm, welcoming primary school in Ilford who are seeking a reliable, positive and proactive School Caretaker to join their team. The school is looking for someone friendly, practical and committed—someone who takes pride in their work and contributes to a calm, well-maintained environment for pupils and staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys hands-on work, takes initiative and can support the daily smooth running of a school site.

The Role

Working split shifts, you will support the school with a variety of day-to-day caretaking tasks, including:

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    Opening the school in the morning and locking up at the end of the day

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    Clearing and maintaining the playground

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    Emptying dustbins and keeping external areas tidy

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    Completing basic repairs and handy-person jobs (e.g., tightening screws, fixing coat pegs, minor DIY tasks)

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    Ensuring the school site is safe, clean and secure

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    Supporting staff with small jobs around the building

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    Opening and closing gates at scheduled times

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    Reporting any maintenance issues promptly

What the School is Looking For

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    A positive attitude and willingness to help

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    Someone who is dependable, approachable and easy to work with

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    A person who takes pride in keeping the school clean, safe and welcoming

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    Experience in caretaking, cleaning or maintenance preferred

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    Ability to carry out basic DIY and small repairs

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    Strong timekeeping and reliability

Why Join This School?

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    Supportive and friendly team

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    Consistent hours with a good work–life balance

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    Opportunity for a long-term permanent role

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    A chance to make a meaningful contribution to a local primary community

Apply Today

If you are practical, positive and ready to get stuck in, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now or contact us directly for more details

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