Caretaker

TES FE News; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking school is seeking a full-time Caretaker to ensure the upkeep and security of its facilities. The role requires experience in general maintenance trades and a focus on health and safety compliance. The successful candidate will join a motivated team and enjoy benefits that include a competitive salary and professional development opportunities. Additional perks include well-being support and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

Access to health and well-being support

Free school breakfasts and lunches

Cycle-to-work scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking or similar roles.
• Ability to support the Premises Manager.
• Strong commitment to safety and upkeep of the premises.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security, upkeep, and safe operation of school facilities.
• Support the Premises Manager and manage tasks as needed.
• Contribute to a safe and welcoming school environment.

Skills

Health and safety compliance

Computer literacy

General handy-person trades

Job description

Job Overview

To start as soon as possible, Radnor House School Twickenham has an exciting opportunity for someone with experience, energy and commitment to join our forward-thinking and expanding school as a school Caretaker.

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours each week throughout the whole year with an annual leave allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure.

You will be part of a team with highly motivated colleagues who constantly strive to provide the best and safest environment for education of our pupils.

The main purpose of the role is to ensure the security, upkeep, and safe operation of Radnor House premises, furniture, and equipment. The caretaker will support the Premises Manager and deputise as required, contributing to a safe and welcoming school environment. A strong focus is placed on health and safety compliance and emergency preparedness; with computer literacy being important, alongside abilities in general handy-person trades such as plumbing, carpentry and decorating etc.

On offer is a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, excellent professional development opportunities and the ability to work in a unique setting. Other benefits include access to health and wellbeing support, staff events, free school breakfasts and lunches, Pilates, cycle-to-work scheme, pension and life assurance. For occasions when contribution to the wider life of the school is required, time off in lieu will be given.

For further information and to download a support staff application form, please visit our website: https://www.radnor-twickenham.org/about/

Closing date: Midday on Monday 11th August 2025.

Radnor House Twickenham is a member of Dukes Education, a family of schools, teachers, learners and parents connected by our pursuit of an extraordinary life for every member of our community. To learn more about our family, visit https://www.dukeseducation.com/

Radnor House Twickenham is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, checks of identity, qualifications and employment history and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.