Caretaker

eTeach UK Limited; City Of London; Vor Ort; GBP 25.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Work schedule 7:00–15:00

30 days’ holiday + bank holidays

NEST pension

Free three-course lunch in term time

Central London location

Zusammenfassung

More House School in Knightsbridge, London, seeks a reliable Caretaker to help keep our historic building safe, welcoming and running smoothly. The role includes opening each day, safety procedures, minor repairs, event setup, deliveries and liaising with contractors.

You should have proven experience in a caretaker or facilities role with sound health and safety knowledge. Punctual, flexible and a good communicator, you may work occasional evenings or weekends for school events.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in a caretaker, facilities or site management role.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety.
• Good communication skills and the ability to engage with pupils, staff, parents and visitors.

Aufgaben

• Opening the school each day and following all security and safety procedures
• Keeping the buildings and facilities clean, well maintained and secure
• Carrying out minor repairs and DIY tasks, from changing lightbulbs to fixing locks and painting
• Setting up and clearing spaces for events, assemblies, meetings and external bookings
• Managing deliveries and helping with moving furniture and equipment
• Carrying out health and safety checks and keeping accurate records
• Supporting emergency procedures, including fire drills and evacuations
• Liaising with external contractors and service providers

Kenntnisse

Caretaker experience

Health & safety

Communication

Punctuality & flexibility

Jobbeschreibung

School Caretaker

More House School, Knightsbridge, London
Full time, all year round | Start date: ASAP

More House School is a small school that means big business. We are a creative-thinking school for girls aged 9 to 18 in the heart of Knightsbridge, and we are looking for a reliable, proactive and hands-on Caretaker to help keep our historic building safe, welcoming and running smoothly.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will take pride in delivering a high standard of care across our site, creating a positive and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, parents and visitors.

• Opening the school each day and following all security and safety procedures
• Keeping the buildings and facilities clean, well maintained and secure
• Carrying out minor repairs and DIY tasks, from changing lightbulbs to fixing locks and painting
• Setting up and clearing spaces for events, assemblies, meetings and external bookings
• Managing deliveries and helping with moving furniture and equipment
• Carrying out health and safety checks and keeping accurate records
• Supporting emergency procedures, including fire drills and evacuations
• Liaising with external contractors and service providers

About you

You will have proven experience in a caretaker, facilities or site management role, ideally in a school, along with strong practical skills and a can-do attitude. You will be a good communicator who enjoys working with people of all ages, with sound knowledge of health and safety. You will also be punctual, flexible and able to use your initiative. Occasional evening or weekend work for school events may be required.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 3.00pm, all year round
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Membership of our contributory pension scheme (NEST)
• A free three-course lunch in term time, plus break-time snacks and refreshments
• A central London location, equidistant between Knightsbridge and Sloane Square stations

Requirements

More House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post involves regulated activity, so the successful candidate will need an enhanced DBS check, including a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including references, a self-disclosure form and an online search.