Temporary Caretaker

Temporary School Caretaker – Merton – Immediate Start 
A specialist school in Merton is looking for a Temporary School Caretaker to join their Operations Team for an initial period of 6–8 weeks. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, reliable, and hands-on individual to play a key role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment across multiple school sites. 
 
About the School: 
The school provides tailored education for children and young people aged 3–19 with speech, language and communication difficulties. With modern facilities and a commitment to well-being and personal growth, it offers a friendly and professional environment for staff and pupils alike. 
 
Position: Temporary School Caretaker 
Location: Merton (with occasional travel to Euston and Wimbledon sites) 
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (6–8 weeks initially) 
Start Date: Immediate 
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience 
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 hours per day (occasional Saturdays), with variable start/finish times and some out-of-hours work as needed 
 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance, emergency repairs, and preventative works 

• Conduct regular health and safety checks (e.g. water testing, drains, perimeter fences) 

• Support the cleaning team in maintaining a tidy and safe school environment 

• Supervise the Maintenance Team and manage their workload 

• Liaise with contractors and monitor their work when necessary 

• Follow all school policies and procedures relating to health and safety 

• Drive school minibus or personal vehicle for pupil transport and errands as required 

• Assist with gate duty and occasional weekend work 

• Support the wider operational needs of the school community 

 
The Ideal Candidate Will: 

• Hold a valid and clean UK driving licence 

• Have experience in facilities or site maintenance, ideally within a school or similar setting 

• Be skilled in basic repairs, manual handling, and site safety protocols 

• Be organised, adaptable, and capable of managing their own and others’ workloads 

• Be approachable, reliable, and committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice 

• Possess a relevant trade qualification (e.g. City & Guilds) and health & safety certification (desirable) 

 
What the School Offers: 

• A welcoming and recently refurbished working environment 

• A supportive and collaborative operations team 

• Ongoing professional development opportunities 

• The chance to contribute to a meaningful and rewarding educational setting 

 
Interested? 
To apply, please follow the instructions in this advert, send your CV directly to jake.crump@pertempseducation.co.uk or call 020 3897 1563.