Caretaker

Chandlers Field Primary Academy; Molesey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Molesey is seeking a proactive Caretaker to ensure a safe and well-maintained learning environment. Responsibilities include site maintenance, security management, and health and safety inspections. Suitable candidates will have experience in building maintenance and a passion for contributing to a school community. This full-time role offers competitive salary and extensive support for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual leave up to 27 days plus bank holidays

Pension scheme LGPS

Discounted nursery fees

Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Recognised training/qualifications in caretaking/DIY desirable.
• Experience in building maintenance work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential security and caretaking services.
• Operate heating, conduct regular checks, and undertake repairs.
• Secure buildings and manage emergency procedures.
• Ensure statutory inspections and maintain safety lists.

Skills

Site maintenance

Health and safety

Communication

Problem-solving

Basic DIY skills

Education

Basic general education

GCSE English or equivalent

Job description

Caretaker Vacancy at Chandlers Field Primary School

Are you a proactive, skilled, and reliable individual looking for a rewarding role in a vibrant school environment? Chandlers Field Primary School is searching for a dedicated Caretaker to join our #yeswecan team!

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to provide essential security and caretaking services, ensuring our school site is safe, well‑maintained, and a fantastic environment for learning. We're looking for someone who can contribute to keeping our premises in excellent repair, minimise risks, and help us make cost‑effective use of materials and equipment. For an ambitious candidate, this could even be a developmental role leading into premises management!

Key Responsibilities

• Site Maintenance: Operate heating, carry out frost precautions, conduct regular drain checks, and undertake first‑line repairs. You'll also liaise with the Leadership team on maintenance programmes and supervise contractors.
• Security: Secure all buildings, set alarm systems, and conduct regular checks of the premises. You'll also be key in managing emergency procedures and ensuring the site is secure after school lettings.
• Monitoring: Maintain procedures for site repair, cleanliness, and stock levels. This includes monitoring contractor performance, checking supplies, and managing regular maintenance and inspections.
• Health and Safety: Ensure statutory inspections are completed, maintain a list of hazardous substances, review the asbestos management plan, and ensure Legionella risk assessment checks are carried out.
• Portering: Provide a portering and furniture‑moving service, taking delivery of goods and assisting with school events.
• Cleaning: Keep all outside hard areas clean, dispose of refuse, perform washroom checks, and monitor the standard of outsourced cleaning. You'll also undertake daily cleaning as per schedule.

What We’re Looking For

• Education & Qualifications: Basic general education, with recognised training/qualifications in caretaking/DIY (e.g., C & G Certificate in Caretaking Maintenance, Electrical Testing Level 1) desirable. GCSE English or equivalent. Knowledge of site maintenance and good practices in building services (heating, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, etc.).
• Skills & Abilities: Able to plan and prioritise tasks, work independently and as part of a team, adapt to various situations, and use initiative to solve problems. Good oral and written communication, computer literacy (Google applications), and essential basic DIY skills. Trained in PAT testing and asbestos, or willing to undertake training.
• Experience: Experience in building maintenance work is essential, and experience in an educational setting is an advantage.
• Other Requirements: Reliability is crucial as you'll be responsible for opening and locking the site daily. You must have the physical ability to carry out manual handling tasks and work at heights.

What Makes LEO Academy Trust Special

• Hours: Full time, 42.5 hours per week (07:00–16:00 with a 30‑min unpaid break), all year round working Monday‑Friday.
• Competitive Salary
• Annual leave up to 27 days plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme LGPS
• Discounted fees in wraparound care and nursery fees for employees' children
• In‑house & external CPD opportunities
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing support package including 24/7 GP, counselling and physiotherapy services

Other Information

• Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location provided and not from overseas.
• For this role the Trust would / would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship / visa. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
• Feedback will only be provided upon request if you attend an interview.
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidelines, the Trust will use internet searches, including social media searches to perform pre‑employment checks on candidates in the course of recruitment. The Trust will act in accordance with its data protection and equal opportunities obligations.
• Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and/or members of the community must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that we are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities.
• We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. For more information, please refer to our applicant guide on our website.

Reasonable Adjustments

Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team as soon as possible.

Apply early, as this vacancy may close before the stated deadline if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Safeguarding Statement

Chandlers Field Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position. Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.