Job Description
School Caretaker
Location: Enfield, North London
Position: School Caretaker
Contract: Flexible, Ongoing Temporary Assignments
Working Pattern: Flexible Shift Work
Pay: £15-£20 per hour, dependent on experience, skills and assignment requirements, paid weekly via PAYE
Start Date: ASAP
Position: School Caretaker
Contract: Flexible, Ongoing Temporary Assignments
Working Pattern: Flexible Shift Work
Pay: £15-£20 per hour, dependent on experience, skills and assignment requirements, paid weekly via PAYE
Start Date: ASAP
School Caretaker Opportunity
Tradewind Recruitment is working with welcoming and well-established secondary schools across Enfield seeking reliable and hardworking School Caretakers for flexible ongoing opportunities.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced caretakers, facilities assistants, maintenance operatives or practical professionals looking for flexible work within education. You'll play a key role in ensuring school sites remain safe, secure and fully operational for students, staff and visitors.
About the Schools
The schools we work with are committed to maintaining safe, professional and welcoming learning environments for their communities.
School Highlights
- Supportive and experienced site management teams
- Well-maintained school environments with established procedures
- Opportunities for ongoing work and varied assignments
The Role
As a School Caretaker, you will help ensure school premises remain safe, secure, clean and well maintained throughout the school day and during opening and closing procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Open, secure and monitor school premises
- Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs
- Complete regular health and safety inspections
- Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the school site
- Assist with contractors, deliveries and visitors
- Maintain external areas and communal spaces
- Report maintenance, security or health and safety concerns
- Respond to site requests and operational issues
- Help ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff
Candidate Requirements
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in a caretaker, facilities, maintenance or similar role
- Practical maintenance and basic repair skills
- Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities
- Reliable, punctual and professional approach
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible attitude towards shift patterns and working hours
- Strong communication and organisational skills
Desirable Requirements
- Previous experience working within a school environment
- Knowledge of site security procedures
- Experience working with contractors and site compliance checks
Pay and Progression
Pay for this position ranges from £15 to £20 per hour, depending on experience, responsibilities and assignment requirements.
The highest available rate of £20 per hour would typically be offered to candidates with substantial caretaking or facilities experience, strong knowledge of health and safety procedures, experience carrying out site maintenance independently and previous experience working within educational or public sector environments.
Why Apply?
School Benefits
- Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability
- Ongoing opportunities across established secondary schools
- Supportive site teams and professional working environments
Role Benefits
- Varied and hands-on role
- Opportunity to develop facilities and site management experience
- No two days are the same
Tradewind Recruitment Benefits
- Competitive weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignments
- Access to a wide range of temporary, long-term and permanent opportunities
Free National College CPD Access
As a Tradewind Recruitment candidate, you'll receive free access to The National College.
Recommended courses for this role include:
- Health and Safety Essentials
- Site Security and Risk Management
- Safeguarding Children in Education
Required Vetting
Successful applicants will be required to:
- Hold a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to make a new application
- Provide professional references covering recent employment
- Provide proof of the right to work in the UK
- Provide evidence of relevant qualifications or training where applicable
Why Tradewind Recruitment?
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and is committed to matching talented professionals with rewarding opportunities in schools across the country.
Call Tradewind Recruitment today and discover why thousands of educators have trusted us for over 20 years to help them find the right opportunities, in the right schools, with the support they deserve.
