Job Description
School Caretaker - Secondary School
Location: Enfield, North London
Contract: Flexible / Ongoing Opportunities
Working Pattern: Shift Work with Flexible Hours
Pay: Competitive hourly or daily rate, dependent on experience, skills and assignment requirements, paid weekly via PAYE
School Caretaker Opportunity
A welcoming and well-established secondary school in Enfield is seeking a reliable and hardworking School Caretaker to join their premises team.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with practical maintenance, facilities or site management experience who are looking for flexible work within a school environment.
The Role
As a School Caretaker, you will help ensure the school site remains safe, secure, clean and well maintained.
Key Responsibilities
- Opening and securing the school premises
- Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs
- Supporting the smooth running of the school site
- Completing routine health and safety checks
- Assisting with deliveries and contractors
- Maintaining outdoor areas and communal spaces
- Reporting maintenance or security concerns
- Responding to day-to-day site requirements
- Helping to ensure the school provides a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for someone who:
- Is reliable, punctual and professional
- Has practical skills and confidence undertaking basic maintenance tasks
- Can work independently and as part of a team
- Is flexible and able to work a range of shift patterns where required
- Communicates effectively with staff, students, visitors and contractors
- Has experience within caretaking, facilities, maintenance, site support or a similar environment
Desirable
- Previous experience working within a school environment
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures relevant to site management
Why Apply?
School Benefits
- Flexible shift patterns
- Ongoing employment opportunities
- Supportive secondary school environment
- Opportunity to develop experience within school facilities and premises management
- Varied role with a broad range of responsibilities
Tradewind Recruitment Benefits
- Competitive weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
- Free access to The National College CPD platform
Recommended CPD
- Health and Safety in Education
- Premises Management Essentials
- Safeguarding Children in Education
- Fire Safety Awareness
Required Vetting
Successful applicants will be required to:
- Hold a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to complete a new DBS application
- Provide professional references covering recent employment history
- Provide proof of the right to work in the UK
- Complete all safeguarding and compliance checks required for working in schools
Safeguarding Statement
Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance and safer recruitment practices.
Equal Opportunities
Tradewind Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Why Tradewind Recruitment?
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and is committed to connecting talented professionals with rewarding opportunities in schools across the UK.
