Caretaker - Hackney

A busy and well-maintained secondary school in Hackney is seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join its facilities team. This is a full-time, permanent role, ideal for someone with practical skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment.

About the School

The school is recognised for its academic excellence, inclusive ethos, and vibrant community. The caretaker plays a key role in maintaining the smooth running of the school premises, ensuring that students, staff, and visitors have a safe and well-kept environment.

The school values initiative, reliability, and teamwork, offering a supportive environment where caretakers are highly valued and essential to daily operations.

Role Responsibilities

As a Caretaker, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining the cleanliness, security, and general upkeep of the school buildings and grounds.

• Unlocking and locking school premises, including monitoring alarms and access points.

• Conducting routine checks of facilities, reporting maintenance issues, and assisting with minor repairs.

• Supporting the setup and breakdown for school events, assemblies, and extracurricular activities.

• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including fire safety checks.

• Coordinating with contractors and suppliers for maintenance work as needed.

• Keeping inventory of consumables, cleaning materials, and reporting replenishment needs.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a caretaker, facilities, or premises role is desirable.

• Practical skills and experience with general maintenance tasks.

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.

• Reliability, initiative, and the ability to work independently.

• Good communication skills and a team-oriented approach.

What the School Offers

• A supportive and professional working environment.

• Opportunities for training and development in facilities management.

• A valued role with direct impact on the daily functioning of the school.

• A positive and inclusive environment where practical skills are recognised and appreciated.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Caretaker to join a thriving secondary school in Hackney and contribute to a safe, clean, and well-maintained learning environment.