Caretaker

Kfos; Woking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking school as a part-time Caretaker, where you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team, ensuring the upkeep of the school's facilities while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. With a supportive leadership team and a commitment to safeguarding, this role is perfect for someone with a proactive attitude and a passion for community service. If you're ready to make a difference in the educational environment, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Caretaker or similar role.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure upkeep of buildings and grounds.
• Play a key role in site security and Health and Safety.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Time management

Communication skills

DIY skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Job description

Knaphill Lower School are seeking a part-time Caretaker to join our fantastic site team. You will work alongside our current Premises Officer and Facilities Manager, ensuring the upkeep of our buildings and grounds, and playing a key role in site security and Health and Safety. For more details on the role, please refer to the job description.

Working Hours and Salary

Hours: 12 hours per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

• 7:30 am to 11:30 am
• 11:30 am to 3:30 pm

Contract: 52 weeks

Annual Leave: 26 days for the first 2 years

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Caretaker, Site/Premises Manager, or in a similar role
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Ideal Candidate:

• Proficient in DIY skills for minor repairs
• Knowledgeable in correct manual handling and lifting procedures
• Physically fit to manage the demands of the role
• Familiar with Health and Safety regulations relevant to premises management
• Flexible, with a positive can-do attitude and a team-oriented mindset
• Committed to acting with integrity, honesty, and loyalty

We Offer:

• Supportive and approachable senior leadership team
• Friendly team with a strong ethos of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Closing date for applications: Midday Friday 16th May 2025

An early application is recommended as candidates will be assessed and shortlisted as their application is received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Interview date: To be confirmed with shortlisted applicants

We warmly welcome and recommend visits to the school, which can be arranged by calling to schedule a convenient time. We look forward to receiving your application.

Knaphilll Lower School is part of The Swan Trust, a multi-academy trust which incorporates 10 schools within the Woking area. The schools work closely together and aim to support each other through purposeful collaboration that enhances educational opportunities and supports improvements in the quality of learning for all our children.

All schools within The SWAN Trust warmly welcome children, families, governors, and staff from diverse backgrounds within the Woking community. The schools within The Trust aim to ensure that every child feels safe and happy in school creating a culture where they can grow and develop.

Knaphill Federation of School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Shortlisted applicants will be required to supply details of any unspent convictions and conditional cautions and any spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). If you are appointed, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

All schools within The SWAN Trust welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.