School Caretaker

  • anzuk Education
  • Kingston Upon Thames, London
  • Dec 06, 2025
Full time Education

Job Description

School Caretaker Long-Term Position

Location: Surrey/Kingston upon Thames
Hours: 3 days per week, 7:30am 6:30pm (two roles available)
Contract: Ongoing
Start: Early January 2026

Pay: £13 per hour PAYE
Agency Vacancy Recruiting on behalf of the school

Our agency is delighted to be partnering with a fantastic specialist school in Surrey to recruit two School Caretakers to join their Estates & Operations team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone practical, reliable and hands-on who enjoys keeping a school safe, clean and well maintained. You ll be joining a supportive operations team and playing a key role in ensuring the school environment is fit for learning every day.

The Role

You will be responsible for a wide range of caretaking and maintenance duties, including:

  • General building maintenance (painting, basic carpentry, minor repairs)
  • Plumbing fixes (sinks, toilets, showers)
  • PPM checks and logging maintenance requests
  • Furniture repairs and basic DIY tasks
  • Portering, moving furniture and supporting school events
  • Ad-hoc cleaning when required
  • Checking lights, heating, drains, gulleys and water systems (including legionella checks)
  • Maintaining playgrounds, car parks, garden areas and perimeter fencing
  • Ensuring safe access during bad weather
  • Supporting contractors on site and monitoring their work
  • Supporting with holiday maintenance programmes
  • Assisting with deliveries, setting up rooms and general site support

What We re Looking For

  • Practical caretaking/maintenance experience
  • Basic skills in painting, carpentry, plumbing and general repairs
  • Someone proactive, reliable and able to work independently
  • Good understanding of health & safety
  • Experience in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential
  • Friendly, helpful and willing to get stuck in

Why This School?

  • Warm, supportive team
  • Long-term roles with consistent hours
  • Opportunity to make a real impact in a school community
  • Clear routines, structured working patterns and strong leadership support

Apply Today

If you re a confident, hands-on School Caretaker looking for a stable and rewarding role in a Surrey school, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now or contact us directly for more details.