London

Caretaker in Islington

Temporary

Islington, EC1V

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Closing date: 21/12/26

Caretaker (Primary School) – Islington

Join us for a hands-on, community-focused role based in the Islington area. You’ll help keep outdoor spaces safe and inviting by spreading bark and installing sleepers around a tree, working on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:30am to 3:30pm. This is an ideal opportunity if you enjoy practical tasks and want to make a visible difference in a local primary school environment.

Salary: £13.45–£14.80 per hour (£15.07–£16.59 including rolled up holiday pay), paid monthly.

About TIB Services

We are a recruitment agency acting for a local school, connecting reliable people with rewarding caretaking roles.

Your Responsibilities

Spread bark and put sleepers around a tree in the school grounds
Carry out light maintenance and site tidying tasks as needed
Keep outdoor areas clear and tidy for pupils and staff
Follow school policies to ensure a safe, secure environment

What we're looking for

Reliable, professional, and proactive approach
Strong DIY skills and confidence with practical tasks
Good understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety
Enjoy working as part of a supportive school community

Benefits

Reliable payment, monthly
Ongoing support from our team
Flexible, term-time friendly hours
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community

Trusted & Accredited

We welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds, and encourage mature candidates and those returning to work to apply. TIB Services is proud to be:

An Age Friendly Employer (Centre for Ageing Better)
Rest Less Age Inclusive Employer
REC Corporate Member
REC Audited Education award holder
Signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant
National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPO) Partner
National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) Partner

How to Apply

Interested in this rewarding role? Please complete our short application form and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss next steps.

Join Us in Making a Difference

At TIB Services, we believe all staff and students deserve a safe and welcoming school environment. Your experience and reliability can help make that happen.

Disclosure requirement: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must not be barred from working in this role and will be required to disclose all convictions, including those that are spent and unspent, as part of the recruitment process.