Caretaker

South Hampstead High School - GDST; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 30 000 - 31 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salaries and pay progress

Professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance benefit

Interest free loans for training

Cycle to Work scheme

Competitive terms and conditions of em

Discount of up to 50% on GDST family

Resumo da oferta

South Hampstead High School is seeking a practical and proactive Caretaker to join our capable Site Team in London. The role is hands-on and focused on maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will work closely with the Senior School Premises Manager, handling maintenance requests, minor repairs, contractor supervision, and event setup. Shift pattern runs from 6.30am to 6pm with some evenings/weekends.

Qualificações

• We are looking for someone with good general maintenance and practical skills who takes pride in their work.
• You will be organised, self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to maintenance requests and carry out minor repairs.
• Undertake security and compliance checks and support contractors.
• Assist with set-up of school events and activities; porterage and grounds duties.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of communal areas.

Conhecimentos

General maintenance

Practical skills

Organisation

Computer literate

Driving

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Full-time,

Permanent contract

Salary: £29,730 – £31,100 per annum plus 30 days’ annual leave

Start: As soon as possible

South Hampstead High School is looking for a practical, reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our experienced Site Team. This is a varied, hands‑on role where you will make a visible difference every day, helping to ensure that our Senior School remains a safe, welcoming and well‑maintained environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Working closely with the Senior School Premises Manager, you will help keep the site running smoothly, responding to maintenance requests, carrying out minor repairs, undertaking security and compliance checks, supporting contractors and helping with the set‑up of school events and activities. You will also assist with porterage, grounds duties and the general upkeep of communal areas.

You will join a well‑organised premises team covering the school day from opening at 6.30am through to 6pm on a shift basis. Some flexibility for occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

About you

We are looking for someone with good general maintenance and practical skills who takes pride in their work. You will be organised, self‑motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise tasks and respond positively when unexpected issues arise. Strong interpersonal skills are important, as you will work with pupils, colleagues, parents, contractors and visitors across the school.

You will also need to be computer literate and able to drive. Previous premises management or contractor supervision experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

About the School

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby.

The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls’ schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:

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

Closing date: Monday 7 December 2026 at 9am.

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

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