Role: School Caretaker

Start Date: April or May 2026

Location: North East London bordering Essex

Contract Term: Permanent

Salary: £27,000 - £29,000

A leading independent school in North East London on the Essex borders is seeking a School Caretaker from April or May 2026. This is a full time and permanent role.

This independent school aims to provide a first-class education, where every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential within a broad range of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities. They endeavour to uphold the values of respect, kindness, loyalty, and honesty, which are central to all that the school does.

The role of Caretaker is responsible for a wide range of duties helping to maintain the fabric of the building as well as providing site security and supporting cover for the busy evenings during which the school has internal and external lettings. The role is an essential link in the smooth running of the Operations Department and requires someone who can work to tight timescales, has a flexible and friendly approach, remains professional at all times, and is a team player. A good level of fitness is required as the nature of the role includes performing physically demanding tasks.

If you have experience as a caretaker/handyman and/or interested working in a school, please send your CV to Duncan or contact him for more information.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check