School Caretaker

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.

Apply now for immediate consideration