Caretaker

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and pay progresss

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance benefit

Cycle to Work scheme

Fees discount at GDST schools

Job summary

South Hampstead High School is seeking a practical, reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our experienced Site Team. This is a hands-on role maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors, with responsibilities ranging from minor repairs to event set-ups.

You will join a well-organised premises team covering the school day from 6.30am through 6pm on a shift basis, with some flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in premises management or contractor supervision is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and respond calmly to unexpected issues.
• Must be computer literate and able to drive.
• Good general maintenance and practical skills with pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests and carry out minor repairs.
• Undertake security and compliance checks and support contractors.
• Assist with the set-up of school events and activities.
• Provide porterage, grounds duties and general upkeep of communal areas.
• Work a school-day pattern from 6:30am to 6pm on a shift basis; occasional evenings/weekends.

Skills

General maintenance

Practical skills

Computer literacy

Driving licence

Job description

Employer South Hampstead High School - GDST Location London, Greater London Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Salary £29,730 - £31,100

Posted 7th October 2026 Start Date As Soon As Possible Expires 18th November 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type Permanent Start Date As Soon As Possible Job ID 1578255

Start Date 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.

Benefits

• 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

Safeguarding Statement

The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Attachments

Caretaker - Candidate Information Pack (Oct 2026)

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.

Closing date: Monday 7 December 2026 at 9am.