Looking for a hands-on role with real purpose? School caretaking offers a flexible way to support local schools by creating safe, welcoming learning spaces for students and staff to thrive.nnWhether you're semi-retired, changing careers, or returning to work, your practical DIY skills, life experience, and proactive attitude are exactly what schools need.\n\nNo prior caretaking experience is required.nnWhat's involved?nnThe role of a school caretaker is dynamic and rewarding.\n\nTypical tasks include:\n• Locking and unlocking the site\n• Performing security and perimeter checks\n• Managing deliveries and moving equipment\n• Setting up meeting rooms and event spaces\n• Conducting fire safety and compliance checks\n• Liaising with external contractors\n• Carrying out basic repairs and maintenance\n• Supervising cleaning staff.\nnnWhy join our candidate pool?nnYou'll receive alerts when schools need your help, typically within 20 minutes of your home address.\n\nYou'll then enjoy:\n• Flexibility - With full-time and part-time positions available, you have the freedom to pick and choose the assignments that work around your schedule and set your own work-life balance.\n• Reliable pay and perks - Reliable payment, mileage for over 10 miles, rolled-up holiday pay, pension contributions (where applicable), and paid lunch breaks on full days.\n• Free training and an Enhanced DBS - We'll get you fully compliant to work in schools, while building your confidence in safeguarding, compliance, and health & safety.\n• A meaningful role - Join the school community while enjoying real purpose and social connection.nnWhat We're Looking For?nnYou don't need experience in schools.\n\nInstead, we're looking for people who are:\n• Practical, with solid DIY skills\n• Reliable and professional\n• Self-motivated, but able to collaborate as part of a team\n• Proactive and solution-oriented\n• Skilled in communication and problem-solving\n• Passionate about supporting the local community.\nnnBenefits:nnPermanent roles will include full job descriptions and salary details, as provided by the hiring school.nnFor agency and contract work, we're pleased to offer the Real Living Wage.\n• National Real Living Wage: £12.60/hour.\n\nWith rolled-up holiday pay, you'll receive £14.12 per hour worked.\n• Greater London Living Wage: £13.85/hour.\n\nWith rolled-up holiday pay, you'll receive £15.52 per hour worked.nnMileage\n• Outside Greater London: Paid at 30p per mile when travelling more than 10 miles from your home.\n• In Greater London: Paid at 45p per mile for all travel.nnWhy Work With Us?nnTIB Services is more than a staffing provider — we're a partner in finding meaningful work.\n\nWe champion inclusive hiring and highly value the skills and experience of mature professionals.nnWe're proud to be:\n• A Rest Less Age Inclusive Employer\n• An Age-Friendly Employer (Via Centre for Ageing Better)\n• REC members (Recruitment & Employment Confederation)\n• Signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant (Employer Recognition Scheme).\nnnWhether you're looking for a fresh start, a flexible role, or a way to give back—we'd love to have you on board.