Assistant Caretaker

Shorefields; Braintree; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorefields is seeking a self-motivated and organised individual for the role of Assistant Caretaker at Edith Borthwick School. The position involves managing site duties, maintenance tasks, and interacting positively with students while ensuring a safe and secure environment. With a full-time contract and competitive pay scale, this is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual looking to contribute to the school's daily operations.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Supportive work environment with opportunities for team interaction

Qualifications

• Experience in a trade in a similar role is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Friendly and positive interaction with students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Caretaker with daily site management tasks.
• Complete small maintenance jobs and site cleaning duties.
• Secure the site and manage car park duties.

Skills

Reliability

Multi-skilled

Proactivity

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC7048-483 Position Type: Caretaker/Site Managers Pay Range: Scale 4 - £25,584 per annum

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 13/07/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: To be arranged

Edith Borthwick School requires a self-motivated, reliable, multi-skilled, proactive and organised person to assist the Caretaker.

Assistant Caretaker required for 37 hours per week. 1000 to 1830. Please note that this position is during school holidays too. You will be entitled to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

The main duties of this job include car park duties, securing the site at the end of the day and lock up, cleaning, small maintenance jobs, liaising with contractors and other duties directed by the Caretaker as required. Experience in a trade in a simlar role would be desirable.

It is essential that you can work effectively as part of a team and you should be able to relate well to students and interact with them in a friendly and positive manner.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Claire Baker.

You can read more about us on our website at www.edithborthwick.essex.sch.uk

Please apply online or ring the School for an application form - 01376 529300.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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