- Opening and locking the school buildings and grounds.
- Acting as a key holder and responding to alarm call-outs.
- Carrying out daily checks of the school site for hazards, damage and security issues.
- General maintenance and minor repairs — doors, windows, toilets, furniture, fittings, etc.
- Reporting larger repairs and arranging/liaising with contractors.
- Checking heating, lighting, water and other building systems.
- Carrying out routine health & safety checks.
- Fire-safety checks and supporting fire alarm/emergency-light testing.
- Checking that fire exits and escape routes remain explicit.
- Maintaining school grounds — litter picking, emptying bins, sweeping and general tidying.
- Dealing with leaves, snow/ice and other outdoor hazards.
- Monitoring playgrounds and external areas.
- Moving furniture and equipment.




- Setting up and taking down rooms for assemblies, meetings, exams and events.
- Receiving, moving and distributing deliveries.
- Keeping maintenance materials and supplies stocked.
- Helping with waste and recycling.
- Assisting cleaners when necessary.
- Responding to emergencies such as leaks, flooding, spillages or other urgent site problems.
- Supervising contractors working on the premises.
- Supporting out-of-hours lettings/events where required.
- Keeping records of inspections, maintenance and safety checks.
- Using a premises/helpdesk system to log and follow up repairs.
- Following safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality and school security procedures.

📌 School caretaker (Camden)
🏢 BumbleBee Education
📍 Camden