Caretaker

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

Job summary

An established industry player in girls' education seeks dedicated individuals to ensure the efficient operation of facilities at their Bath schools. This role involves working closely with the Facilities Manager to maintain high standards of safety and presentation across the school's properties. The successful candidate will join a supportive team that values diversity and inclusion, contributing to a warm and nurturing environment for students and staff alike. With competitive salaries, training grants, and various benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow their careers in a rewarding educational setting.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Training grants for qualifications

Free life assurance benefit

Discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Interest free loans for training and computer purchases

Cycle to Work scheme

Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Qualifications

• Responsible for maintaining the fabric, fixtures, and facilities of the School's properties.
• Ensures a safe and pleasant environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient site and facilities service supporting teaching and learning.
• Maintain exemplary standards of maintenance and presentation.

Job description

To help deliver the School’s aims and objectives by ensuring the provision of an efficient, effective site and facilities service and to ensure a safe, pleasant environment for staff, students and visitors which supports teaching and learning. You will be working under the direction of the Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the maintenance of the fabric, fixtures and facilities of all the School’s properties and grounds. The expectation is that you will maintain exemplary and consistent standards of maintenance, presentation and the provision of a first class facilities service. The Facilities Manager has line management responsibility for the Estates Team. The current Estates team includes the Facilities Manager, Caretakers, Evening Caretakers, Housekeeping team, Grounds Team and Compliance & Facilities Assistant.

These hours will be initially based at our Senior school sites; however, you may also be required to work at Prep School site from time to time. Both sites are situated in Bath.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salaries and pay progression
2. Training grants for qualifications
3. Free life assurance benefit
4. A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
5. Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
6. A Cycle to Work scheme
7. Competitive terms and conditions of employment

About the School:

The Royal High School Bath is a highly rewarding place to work and is part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education. We offer excellent facilities and resources and a warm, friendly and supportive working environment.

Join us to develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package. Be part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education.

If you have any questions please contact Amy Howe by calling Royal High Senior School Reception.

• Applications must be received by: Noon 10 January 2025

• Interviews will take place during the week commencing: 13 January 2025

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

The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No. 306983.

Royal High School Bath and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.