Caretaker | Merton
A well-resourced primary school in Merton is recruiting a reliable and proactive Caretaker to start January 2026. The appointed Caretaker will be the first point of contact for site matters, undertaking daily checks, routine maintenance and ensuring the school is secure and presentable. This Caretaker post in Merton includes a comprehensive handover and induction before January 2026, with the Caretaker in post from January 2026 and supported throughout the spring term.
• Caretaker required to maintain safe and welcoming school premises
• Caretaker required to work within a busy primary site in Merton
• Caretaker to join a friendly site team and take responsibility for daily site upkeep
The Caretaker will carry out daily opening and closing procedures, health & safety checks, basic repairs, and co-ordinate contractors when specialist work is required. Working in Merton, the Caretaker will manage lettings setups, maintain external grounds, clear paths and ensure waste and recycling routines are followed. The Merton site values a practical Caretaker who can prioritise tasks, respond to emergencies and maintain accurate logs of work.
Responsibilities
Perform daily opening/closing checks, site security and routine safety inspections.
Carry out general repairs, basic plumbing/electrical tasks and furniture moves.
Monitor and maintain heating, lighting and communal systems; coordinate contractor visits.
Maintain external areas, clear leaves/snow where required and manage waste/recycling.
Support lettings, set up rooms and provide a visible, helpful presence for staff and visitors in Merton.
Person specification
Practical experience in site or premises work (caretaking, facilities or similar).
Handy with basic repairs, health & safety aware and competent at record-keeping.
Reliable, flexible and able to work independently across the Merton site.
Available to take up post January 2026 with induction and handover before January 2026.
To be considered for this teaching position, please forward a CV as soon as possible.
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