Caretaker

The Compton School; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Talent Management Framework

Supportive staff team

Well-resourced working environments

Year 7 priority for children of staff

MLT Handbook access

Staff wellbeing policy

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Compton School is seeking a proactive premises professional to join our facilities team. The role covers caretaking, maintenance, and premises management across a busy school environment.

You will be energetic, flexible, and capable of working with Governors, staff, and external contractors to keep our facilities safe and well-maintained. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and collaboration within a talented staff team.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, premises management or general maintenance.
• Excellent communication and practical skills.
• Able to work with a wide range of stakeholders including Governors, staff and external contractors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee school premises and facilities.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers for maintenance tasks.
• Support the Trust and school staff to ensure a safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Caretaking

Premises management

DIY skills

Communication

Team player

Job description

Hours of work: Full time 36 hours per week / 52 weeks with shifts between 7am-8pm Monday to Fridays

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in taking on a premises role in a friendly and supportive environment. Our ideal candidate is able to offer successful experience of caretaking, premises management, or general DIY skills and maintenance. This is an opportunity for somebody with both excellent communication and practical skills. You will be energetic, enthusiastic and flexible in your approach, as well as being a team player. You will need to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, including Governors, school and Trust staff (both teaching and non-teaching), external contractors and the rest of your team.

The Compton School is a mixed comprehensive school (1350 on roll including 300+ in the Sixth Form) and we are dedicated to academic achievement and very high standards.

The environment is fast-paced and would suit a 'can do' individual who is committed to our goal of 'Excellence for All'.

No two days will be the same and there will be plenty of opportunity to contribute to the success of The Compton School and our Trust and make a real difference to students, staff and the wider school community.

The Compton School is a welcoming and supportive community. We value the professional autonomy of high-performing staff. We expect high standards from both staff and students. We are a diverse school community in terms of both staff and pupils and therefore welcome applications from anyone who supports our ethos.

What MLT offers all its staff:

• The Talent Management Framework: this is professional development and shadowing for both teaching and support staff at every level of the organisation
• A committed, talented, and supportive staff team
• Attractive and well-resourced working environments
• Children of colleagues working within the Trust for two or more years are given priority for a place in Year 7 within their current school of employment
• Access to the latest pedagogy and evidence-based practice via teaching magazine 'MLT Handbook' co-developed by Teaching and Learning Leads in MLT schools
• A staff Wellbeing Policy and access to Health Assured, a professional health and wellbeing provider
• Access to a cycle to work scheme for all Trust employees.

The Compton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.