Caretaker

eTeach UK Limited; Godalming; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Godalming seeks a proactive caretaker to maintain its learning environment and support staff and students. Responsibilities include minor repairs, gardening, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. Ideal candidates will possess strong DIY skills and a good understanding of Health & Safety. The role involves service occupancy of an onsite chalet bungalow. A commitment to professional development and flexibility is essential. 24 days of holiday and a positive team environment await candidates.

Benefits

4-bedroom chalet bungalow onsite

24 days holiday

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in minor carpentry and plumbing is required.
• Must be proactive and able to work under pressure.
• Understanding of Health & Safety standards is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the school environment.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere for children and staff.
• Assist with gardening and other maintenance tasks.

Skills

DIY knowledge

Maintenance experience

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, organised, committed and enthusiastic caretaker to help develop and maintain our outstanding learning environment to support the smooth running of the school. We are seeking to recruit a colleague who can relate well to staff and children, effectively prioritise, and show initiative by seeking and actioning improvements to our school. We are looking for a team‑player who can act with integrity to make St Mark and All Saints Primary School a better place for the children, staff and community. Do you have the practical caretaking, gardening and maintenance skills to make a difference to our school environment?

St Mark and All Saints Primary School and Nursery is a one‑form entry Primary School within easy reach of Guildford and the A3. St Mark and All Saints is part of The Good Shepherd Trust Academy and has well‑resourced classrooms and a supportive staff team. We also have a Maternity Hub on site that is open 7 days a week, all year round.

You will need to be positive and professional as well as being flexible to the demands of the role. Please read the attached Job Pack carefully. CVs will not be accepted.

We are looking for an individual that:

• Takes pride in their work and helps create a welcoming learning environment inside and outside the school
• Thrives working in a school environment
• Shows initiative, is proactive and a team player
• Has extensive DIY knowledge
• Has a good level of maintenance experience involving minor carpentry and plumbing
• Is proactive in resolving problems
• Has a sound understanding of Health & Safety and is willing to receive further training
• Is able to work on own initiative and under pressure with a willingness to contribute to the continued improvement of our wonderful school

We offer:

• A positive and thriving school environment, a great team of staff and a commitment to continuing professional development.
• A four‑bedroom chalet bungalow, with a garden and garage. The property is an ideal family home and is a detached Chalet bungalow situated onsite. A nominal fee of 12.5% of basic salary will be charged for service occupancy and all household utility costs will be the responsibility of the individual.
• 24 days holiday.
• Visits to the school are welcome please call the school office.

Closing date: Thursday 15th January at noon

Interview: Thursday 29th January