Temporary School Caretaker - Merton - Immediate Start 
A specialist school in Merton is looking for a Temporary School Caretaker to join their Operations Team for an initial period of 6-8 weeks. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, reliable, and hands-on individual to play a key role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment across multiple school sites. 
 
About the School: 
The school provides tailored education for children and young people aged 3-19 with speech, language and communication difficulties. With modern facilities and a commitment to well-being and personal growth, it offers a friendly and professional environment for staff and pupils alike. 
 
Position: Temporary School Caretaker 
Location: Merton (with occasional travel to Euston and Wimbledon sites) 
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (6-8 weeks initially) 
Start Date: Immediate 
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience 
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 hours per day (occasional Saturdays), with variable start/finish times and some out-of-hours work as needed 
 
Key Responsibilities: 

Carry out day-to-day maintenance, emergency repairs, and preventative works 
Conduct regular health and safety checks (e.g. water testing, drains, perimeter fences) 
Support the cleaning team in maintaining a tidy and safe school environment 
Supervise the Maintenance Team and manage their workload 
Liaise with contractors and monitor their work when necessary 
Follow all school policies and procedures relating to health and safety 
Drive school minibus or personal vehicle for pupil transport and errands as required 
Assist with gate duty and occasional weekend work 
Support the wider operational needs of the school community  
The Ideal Candidate Will: 

Hold a valid and clean UK driving licence 
Have experience in facilities or site maintenance, ideally within a school or similar setting 
Be skilled in basic repairs, manual handling, and site safety protocols 
Be organised, adaptable, and capable of managing their own and others' workloads 
Be approachable, reliable, and committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice 
Possess a relevant trade qualification (e.g. City & Guilds) and health & safety certification (desirable)  
What the School Offers: 

A welcoming and recently refurbished working environment 
A supportive and collaborative operations team 
Ongoing professional development opportunities 
The chance to contribute to a meaningful and rewarding educational setting  
Interested? 
To apply, please follow the instructions in this advert, send your CV directly to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)