Caretaker Employer: Drapers' Academy Reference: ACAD/25/328289

Havering Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Greater London seeks a reliable caretaker to join their site team at Drapers' Academy. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the school environment is secure, clean, and well-maintained. Key duties include opening the site, performing minor repairs, and partnering with colleagues to foster a safe and welcoming atmosphere for students and staff. Flexibility in working hours is offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a team.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Skills in maintenance tasks, including painting and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security of the school and report to the Site Manager.
• Carry out general school keeping duties.
• Work collaboratively with the site team.

Skills

Common sense

Strong practical skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint a positive, reliable and hardworking caretaker to support our experienced site team at Drapers' Academy. We need someone who will ensure the smooth running of the school, take pride in their work and ensure that the environment is safe, clean and tidy. The role will require you to have good common sense, strong practical skills and experience of working under your own initiative as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

The post holder responsibilities include: security of the school, including opening the site at the start of the day and carrying out general school keeping duties – including painting, minor repairs, maintenance, some cleaning and porterage duties. The post holder will be required to report to the Site Manager. It is essential that the appointee is a real team player who is willing to work with others to provide a safe and happy working environment for staff and children.

Working Hours

The role could be either a full time role or there is flexibility around part time hours for the right candidate.