Caretaker

Drapers' Academy; Havering-Atte-Bower; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Havering-Atte-Bower is seeking a dedicated caretaker to maintain a safe and clean environment for students and staff. The role involves security, maintenance tasks such as painting and repairs, and collaboration with the site team. Flexibility for part-time hours is available. Applications can be made online, and visits to the school are welcomed prior to application submission.

Qualifications

• Experience of working under your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform general school keeping duties including painting and minor repairs.
• Willingness to collaborate with others for a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security of the school and open the site at the start of the day.
• Carry out general maintenance and cleaning duties.
• Report to the Site Manager.

Skills

Good common sense

Strong practical skills

Team player

Job description

To start as soon as possible, we are looking to appoint a positive, reliable and hardworking caretaker to support our experienced site team at Drapers' Academy. We need someone who will ensure the smooth running of the school, take pride in their work and ensure that the environment is safe, clean and tidy. The role will require you to have good common sense, strong practical skills and experience of working under your own initiative as well as part of a team.

The post holder responsibilities include: security of the school, including opening the site at the start of the day and carrying out general school keeping duties - including painting, minor repairs, maintenance, some cleaning and porterage duties. The post holder will be required to report to the Site Manager. It is essential that the appointee is a real team player who is willing to work with others to provide a safe and happy working environment for staff and children.

The role could be either a full-time role or there is flexibility around part‑time hours for the right candidate.

We welcome staff who wish to visit the school in advance of application. To arrange this, please contact [e-mail].

Applications should be made online. Full details of the post, including the link to the application form, can be found here.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 12th January 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful candidate.

Drapers' Multi‑Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, an online check, and other relevant employment checks.