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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 or call 020 3897 1563.