Caretaker and Estates Operative (Residential)

Prestfelde School Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free accommodation

Job summary

Prestfelde School Ltd is seeking a Caretaker and Estates Operative (Residential) to join a small team across the boarding school site. The role covers first line maintenance, security, caretaking, lettings and transport support within a residential school environment, with duties shared on a rota basis.

A key focus is safeguarding and pupil welfare; the post holder will support the lettings programme, assist with opening and supervising facilities, and provide on-site presence including

Job description

Caretaker and Estates Operative (Residential)

This residential role is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small team providing services across the boarding school site and, on occasion, at off-site locations. With exception to the site security elements, the duties scheduled below will be shared on a rota basis with other members of the team. The Caretaker and Estates Operative will have first line maintenance, security, caretaking, lettings and transport support responsibilities within a residential school environment.

The post holder will support the safeguarding and welfare of boarding and day pupils, assisting staff in maintaining a safe, secure, compliant and well-managed environment.

In addition, the post holder will support the School’s commercial lettings programme by assisting with the preparation, opening, supervision, and securing of facilities used by external hirers and visitors. They will be a welcoming and supportive presence particularly during the holiday periods.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute positively to the wider life of the boarding school community and promote the School’s commitment to safeguarding, pastoral care, and pupil wellbeing.

The role includes a requirement to reside on site and contribute to a general on-site presence, supporting the overall safety and security of the premises. This may include providing informal site supervision and offering assistance in emergency situations where reasonably required. Suitable rent-free accommodation is provided to enable this. However, the post-holder is not expected to remain on site at all times, and reasonable periods away from site are fully anticipated.