Assistant Caretaker

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant school in London, seeking a friendly Assistant Caretaker to support the daily operations of both Prep and Senior School sites. This role involves general maintenance, ensuring safety and security, and driving school minibuses. You'll be part of a warm and welcoming environment that values teamwork and personal development. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the school offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits, making it a fulfilling place to work. If you're passionate about supporting young people and contributing to a supportive community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Free life assurance benefit

Discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Free lunches during term time

Interest free loans for training and travel

Cycle to Work scheme

Good transport links

Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Qualifications

• Experience in minibus driving and working with young people is essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general maintenance and security of school premises.
• Drive school minibuses and supervise cleaning staff.

Skills

Minibus Driving

Teamwork Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

General Maintenance

Job description

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Required: February 2025

Streatham & Clapham High School (SCHS) is looking for an enthusiastic and friendly Assistant Caretaker to support the day-to-day running of our Prep and Senior School sites.

You will assist the Premises team with the day-to-day running of the sites, which includes general maintenance, property and grounds safety, security, and supervision of our cleaning staff. In addition to this, you will also be required to drive the school minibuses on occasion, so a D1 driving qualification would be beneficial.

You will work on a rota system, ensuring that the premises are attended to throughout the day and during out-of-hours lettings. You will be required to work at least two weekends a month and will carry out your duties at both the Senior School and the Prep School as needed.

You will be a friendly, positive and personable individual, who possesses experience of minibus driving and working with young people. Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements is essential, along with excellent teamwork skills.

About Streatham & Clapham High School

Streatham & Clapham High School is a vibrant, exciting and fulfilling place in which to work. The School is characterised by a warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere. New colleagues are supported through a personalised induction programme.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Applications should be received no later than midday, 9th January 2025.

Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, though the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

Streatham & Clapham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. To learn more about the school’s Safeguarding Procedures, and other policies, please refer to our Policies and Procedures section of this website.