Caretaker

SwipeNow; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Brighton is seeking an experienced Caretaker to maintain the high standards of their facilities. The role involves ensuring the safety of the building and assisting with maintenance projects. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in building maintenance and emergency repairs. Benefits include competitive salaries, comprehensive professional development, and generous pension schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to professional development

Generous pension schemes

Discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of conducting routine preventative maintenance.
• Experience with emergency repairs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school building and site are secure.
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance.

Skills

Building maintenance experience

Preventative maintenance

Emergency repairs

Job description

Are you an individual experienced in building maintenance? Do you have a passion for creating inspiring spaces for young people to learn in? We are seeking a Caretaker to join our team and help maintain our high standards of facilities management.

The successful candidate will ensure the school building and site are secure and assist with the programme of planned preventative maintenance.

Experience of conducting routine preventative maintenance and emergency repairs is essential.

Why join Brighton Girls?

As a founding school of the Girls Day School Trust, Brighton Girls has a significant place in the history of girls' education. Located in the heart of Brighton, we are as eclectic, enterprising, and creative as the city itself.

As part of the Girls Day School Trust, our staff benefit from our 140-year history of excellence and innovation in girls' education, with many opportunities to share ideas and best practice with colleagues across the network. They have access to an extensive central training and professional development programme, complemented by school-based INSET, and funding grants for individual courses of study.

Benefits Include

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Generous pension schemes
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans, and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details about this opportunity and to apply, please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 4th August 2025 at 9am.

Applications will be reviewed as received, and exceptional candidates may be invited to interview before the published closing date. We reserve the right to close the advert earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

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

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