Caretaker

Orleans Primary School; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Twickenham is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to oversee maintenance and management of school facilities. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while playing a proactive role in day-to-day operations. Experience in building maintenance and a commitment to safeguarding are essential. This position offers a permanent contract with opportunities for ongoing training and parking facilities.

Benefits

Friendly team environment

Opportunities for professional development

On-site car parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Good standard of maintenance and DIY experience with health and safety understanding.
• Experience of working within an operational environment for maintenance support.
• Ability to prioritize and plan own workload.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance of school buildings and grounds.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date risk assessments.

Skills

Maintenance experience

DIY skills

Health and safety understanding

Workload planning

Job description

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and confident individual with experience in building maintenance and security to join our friendly team at Orleans Primary School. The role involves a wide range of site maintenance and management duties, requiring a flexible, dedicated, and proactive approach, as well as a willingness to support the vision and ethos of the school.

Caretaker

• Contract: 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, permanent contract
• Pay scale: NJC 5 to 6 - SCP 12 to 20 depending on experience
• Salary: £32,535 to £36,585
• Working pattern: Morning shift 7:15am to 9:15am; Afternoon shift 12:00pm to 5:30pm
• Closing date for applications: 10.30am on Wednesday 14th January. Shortlisted candidates will be notified on the same day.
• Interview date: Friday 19th January
• Start date: TBC February 2026

Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the position. To apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs.

Job overview

Under the direction of the School Business Manager, the postholder will play a proactive role in the effective day‑to‑day operation and the ongoing short‑ and long‑term maintenance of the school buildings and grounds. The role includes ensuring full compliance with Health and Safety requirements and maintaining up‑to‑date risk assessments at all times.

Job requirements

Good standard of maintenance and DIY experience with an understanding of health and safety parameters

Experience of working within an operational environment to provide day‑to‑day maintenance support

• Ability to prioritise and plan own workload

The School offers

• A friendly and welcoming team of staff
• 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

Free on‑site car parking

• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

We invite all interested applicants to arrange a school visit prior to applying. Please contact Marie Simon (School Business Manager) to make an appointment.

Safeguarding Statement

Orleans Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. A copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on our website.

Safeguarding Statement

Orleans Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. References will be carried out prior to interview and the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Photo identification and evidence of qualifications must be brought to the school should you be called for interview.