Caretaker - Mixed Secondary School - Lewisham

Caretaker - Mixed Secondary School - Lewisham

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

Caretaker

A successful Mixed Secondary School in the London Borough of Lewisham is seeking a dependable and hardworking Caretaker to join its premises team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented school environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the school buildings and grounds remain fully operational and maintained to a high standard throughout the year.

Responsibilities will include opening and locking the school, carrying out routine maintenance and repairs, undertaking regular site inspections and supporting the implementation of health and safety procedures.

You will assist with setting up rooms for examinations, assemblies, performances and parents' evenings while ensuring furniture, equipment and facilities are prepared to meet the school's daily operational requirements.

The role also involves monitoring contractors, reporting maintenance issues, maintaining external areas and supporting planned maintenance projects across the site.

Working closely with the Premises Manager, you will contribute to creating a safe and welcoming environment where students and staff can thrive.

The successful candidate will possess strong practical skills, excellent organisational abilities and the ability to work independently while maintaining consistently high standards.

School Information

This is a well-established Mixed Secondary School in Lewisham with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school serves a diverse community and is known for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, collaborative working relationships and excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Previous caretaking or maintenance experience desirable
• Good practical maintenance skills
• Understanding of health and safety procedures
• Strong organisational abilities
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Professional and reliable approach
• Commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.