School Caretaker


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£20 to £25 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	BOW, LONDON
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	19 Oct 2026

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Summary

School Caretaker / Site Manager - Secondary School

Location: Tower Hamlets, East London

Hours: Full-time, 7:00am - 4:00pm

Start: ASAP

Pay: Competitive, depending on experience

We are working with a specialist SEMH school in Tower Hamlets that is looking for an experienced, reliable and highly proactive Site Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the school premises.

This is a key position within the school. You will be the main person responsible for ensuring the site is safe, secure, compliant and properly maintained, so we need someone who takes real ownership of their work.

You must have excellent awareness around the building and be able to spot potential maintenance, security or health & safety issues before they become a problem. You should be confident working independently, prioritising your own workload and getting things done without needing to be constantly directed or reminded.

The Role

Take day-to-day responsibility for the safety, security and maintenance of the school site

Carry out regular site inspections and identify maintenance or health & safety concerns

Proactively spot and resolve issues around the premises

Manage contractors, repairs and ongoing maintenance works

Complete and maintain health & safety checks, records and site documentation

Support with fire safety, emergency procedures, risk assessments and compliance

Ensure entrances, exits, gates, equipment and communal areas remain safe and secure

Open and secure the school premises where required

Manage site stock, equipment and maintenance supplies

Respond quickly and calmly to urgent site issues

Use email, Microsoft Office and electronic school/site systems confidently

What We Need

Previous experience as a Site Manager, Caretaker, Facilities Manager or similar

Strong health & safety knowledge and awareness is essential

Excellent attention to detail - you need to notice when something isn't right

A proactive attitude and the ability to work without waiting to be instructed

Confident working independently and taking responsibility for the school site

Very good IT skills and confidence using computers, email, electronic records and Microsoft Office

Practical, organised and able to prioritise multiple site issues

Reliable, punctual and comfortable being a key point of responsibility within the school

Previous school experience is highly desirable

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Because you will have significant responsibility for the site, we are looking for someone with excellent judgement, strong health & safety standards and the confidence to take ownership of problems from start to finish.

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