Assistant Janitor

Scottish Council of Independent Schools; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools is seeking a proactive Assistant Janitor for a full-time role in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will ensure campus safety and smooth operations, including fire safety management and minor repairs. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of health and safety procedures and a full UK driving license.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced sick pay

Use of swimming pool and fitness room

Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a janitorial or caretaking role is desirable.
• Experience working in a school setting is a plus.
• Manual handling training is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Fire Officer and managing fire hazards.
• Monitoring CCTV and assisting visitors.
• Performing minor repairs and maintaining cleanliness.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures

Ability to handle physical tasks

Education

Full, clean UK driving licence

Job description

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are currently recruiting for an Assistant Janitor to join the Estates and Facilities Department on a permanent basis. The position is available for an immediate start (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks). The role is full time, working 46.875 hours. The successful candidate will work across all school sites including Inverleith.

We are seeking a proactive Assistant Janitor to ensure the safety, security, and smooth operation of our campus. Responsibilities include acting as Fire Officer, managing fire hazards, monitoring CCTV, assisting visitors, managing traffic, performing minor repairs, and maintaining cleanliness and outdoor areas. You will also support event setups, conduct PAT testing, and maintain school vehicles (minibus).

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and the ability to handle physical tasks. Desirable criteria include previous experience in a janitorial or caretaking role, cleaning experience, working in a school setting, manual handling training, and familiarity with security and fire systems. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.

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Eligibility

ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Staff are offered a range of benefits including: a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family-friendly policies, use of the Schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations.

Values

We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.

ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.

All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people; therefore, all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on 23 May 2025. We anticipate interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

About ESMS

Welcome to ESMS, a vibrant family of independent schools for 3-18 year olds in Edinburgh. We offer a co-educational nursery and junior school, single-sex but closely twinned secondary education, and a co-educational sixth form. We pride ourselves on our holistic approach to education, emphasizing opportunities outside the classroom through over 300 clubs and societies, sports, music, drama, outdoor education, trips, and community involvement, helping students discover talents, learn, explore, have fun, and make friends.

Our Vision is to empower learners through innovative approaches and transformative experiences, cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. We inspire students to dream big, set ambitious goals, and surpass expectations, ensuring every child can excel and achieve a fulfilling life.

Our Mission is to develop resilient, accomplished, and values-driven students equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to lead full, happy lives and shape a better world.

Aims

• Offer outstanding, well-rounded education to a diverse group of children
• Build strong relationships to help children feel happy, safe, and secure
• Provide a wide range of activities outside the classroom to develop talents
• Inspire children to aim high and achieve academically
• Encourage children to embrace challenges
• Inspire teachers to foster a love of learning
• Develop children's confidence to use their voices
• Embed character through our five values, encouraging good hearts and decision-making to improve the world