Caretaker

Ambitious about Autism; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to help maintain a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. The role includes site maintenance, management of security, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates should have caretaking experience and a strong attention to detail. This position offers the chance to make a real difference to the school community.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive colleagues and strong leadership

Qualifications

• Experience in a caretaking, maintenance, or site management role.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Confidence in basic repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general site maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensure school buildings and grounds are safe and clean.
• Act as a key holder managing site security.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Independent work

Flexibility

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Caretaker to join our friendly School Business Support Team. This is a key role in ensuring our school remains a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

You’ll take pride in maintaining our excellent facilities—including classrooms, sensory and soft-play rooms, playgrounds, and wellbeing garden—while ensuring health, safety, and security standards are met at all times.

About The Rise School

The Rise School opened in September under the government's free school programme by the Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust . Our mission is to prepare pupils for success beyond school—academically, socially, and emotionally.

We currently educate pupils aged 9 to 19 years , across our Feltham Primary and Secondary site and our Sixth Form in Isleworth . With small class sizes, a broad curriculum, and a strong focus on wellbeing, The Rise School provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where every learner can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general site maintenance, minor repairs, and DIY projects.
• Ensure the school buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and well maintained.
• Act as a key holder , managing site security, alarms, and out-of-hours access.
• Support the setup and clear-down of rooms for school events and meetings.
• Monitor and maintain heating, water, and energy systems.
• Carry out routine health and safety checks, fire alarm tests, and record keeping.
• Provide porterage and cleaning duties as required.
• Maintain the school minibus, ensuring it is safe and presentable.

About You

You’ll be a reliable and practical individual with a strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail. You’ll enjoy taking initiative, problem-solving, and contributing to the smooth running of our school community.

We’re looking for someone who :

• Has experience in a caretaking, maintenance, or site management role.
• Understands health and safety requirements in a school or similar setting.
• Is confident carrying out basic repairs and maintenance.
• Can work independently and as part of a supportive team.
• Is flexible and able to respond to the varied needs of a busy school.

Why Join Us?

• A positive, inclusive school culture with a clear purpose.
• Supportive colleagues and strong leadership.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• The chance to make a real difference every day to the lives of young people.

Closing Date- Sunday 7th December

Interview Date- Thursday 11th December

Start Date- January

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long‑term affects a person's ability to perform day‑to‑day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act . All applications be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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