School Caretaker

Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys making a positive impact on the day-to-day running of a school community? A highly regarded and welcoming primary school in the leafy borough of Havering is seeking a dedicated School Caretaker to join their supportive team from September 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to become an essential part of a nurturing educational environment where staff, pupils, and the wider community work together in harmony. The school is set in a lovely residential area with well-maintained grounds and excellent facilities. Your Responsibilities: • Opening and securing the school premises daily • Carrying out minor maintenance, painting, decorating, and repairs • Performing health & safety inspections and ensuring compliance • Keeping the site tidy, safe, and secure for children and staff • Liaising with external contractors and managing deliveries Requirements What We’re Looking For: • A can-do, practical mindset • Trustworthy and takes pride in their work • Previous experience in a similar role preferred • Basic DIY and maintenance skills • Awareness of safeguarding and H&S regulations • Flexible and proactive approach Benefits Why Join This School? • A warm, friendly team with a real community spirit • A strong focus on wellbeing and a positive work culture • Beautiful grounds and well-equipped facilities • Long-term opportunity with development potential If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you. Why work via Teach Now? Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We: • Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you. Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance

Location: Havering, London, GB

Posted Date: 7/18/2025