Bank Caretaker

University College School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

University College School (UCS) is seeking a dynamic Caretaker to join the Estates team. The role supports daily caretaking, maintenance and upkeep of facilities across campus, ensuring a safe, secure and well‑presented learning environment for pupils and staff.

Reporting to the Site Services Manager, the postholder will work across buildings and grounds, assist with events, health and safety compliance, and day‑to‑day operational support.

Responsibilities

• Support daily caretaking, maintenance and upkeep of School facilities across campuses.
• Assist with health and safety compliance and day-to-day operations for staff and pupils.
• Support events and activities and provide operational assistance to the Estates team.
• Work in a fast-paced environment to maintain safe, secure and well-presented premises.

Job description

UCS remains true to the liberal traditions of its founders and continues to foster independence of mind, value individuality, and cultivate a diverse and inclusive community. Academic results are excellent, while music and drama are particularly strong. The School also offers an outstanding range of co-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities.

The Caretaker reports directly to the Site Services Manager and is an integral member of the Estates team. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the daily caretaking, maintenance, and overall upkeep of the School's facilities, both internally and externally. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and versatile professional with a positive, can-do attitude, capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment. The postholder will play a key role in ensuring a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff, and visitors, while consistently upholding the high standards expected across the School.

The Estates Department supports the development and maintenance of high-quality learning environments across the UCS campuses. The team is responsible for the management of all school buildings and grounds, ensuring they are maintained to the highest standards of safety, presentation, and functionality. This includes responsibility for:

• Building and grounds maintenance
• Health and safety compliance
• Management of hard and soft facilities services
• Support for school events and activities
• Day-to-day operational support across all campuses

Founded in 1830, University College School (UCS) was established to promote the principles of liberal scholarship. That remains our first and overriding aim. Intellectual curiosity, breadth of study, and independence of mind combine to achieve academic excellence; they are not subordinate to it.

University College School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment. UCS will also carry out its own recruitment and vetting checks, including obtaining references and verifying employment history, identity, and professional records.

• Salary: £16.17 per hour
• A comprehensive benefits package is available and details will be provided during the recruitment process.