Caretaker (full-time or part-time 4 days per week)

Charters School; Westmeston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS (Contributory local government-pn

Competitive salary

Staff benefits

Well-being program

Active lifestyle schemes

Priority admission for staff children

28 days holiday (FT)

Job summary

Charters School is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join the site team alongside the Facilities Manager. You will be responsible for opening and closing the site, general caretaking, portering and basic maintenance, and setting up rooms and equipment for lessons and events.

The role is hands-on with shifts from 6am to 6pm, including early mornings, evenings and occasional weekends. You will contribute to a safe, welcoming environment, support school events and lettings, and carry out practical

Qualifications

• Reliable, organised and able to prioritise.
• Flexible and able to respond to the needs of a busy school
• Friendly and approachable with good communication skills
• Committed to high standards of safety and the wellbeing of the school community
• Willing to use own initiative

Responsibilities

• Open and close the school and keep the site secure
• General caretaking, portering and basic maintenance
• Practical DIY repairs to keep the site in good working order
• Set up rooms, furniture and equipment for lessons and events
• Support school events and lettings
• Help keep the school clean, safe and welcoming

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Initiative

Job description

The Caretaker sits in the site team at Charters School, working alongside the Facilities Manager to keep buildings and grounds safe, secure and well maintained. Duties centre on opening and closing the site, general caretaking and portering, basic maintenance, and setting up rooms and equipment for lessons and events. The work is hands-on, with shifts usually between 6am and 6pm that include early mornings, evenings and occasional weekends. Visa sponsorship is not available; start is as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Open and close the school and keep the site secure
• General caretaking, portering and basic maintenance
• Practical DIY repairs to keep the site in good working order
• Set up rooms, furniture and equipment for lessons and events
• Support school events and lettings
• Help keep the school clean, safe and welcoming

Skills & knowledge

• Reliable, organised and able to prioritise
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and able to respond to the needs of a busy school
• Friendly and approachable with good communication skills
• Committed to high standards of safety and the wellbeing of the school community
• Willing to use own initiative

Nice to have

• Previous experience in caretaking, maintenance, facilities or a similar role
• Good practical and DIY skills

What's offered

• Contributory local government pension scheme
• Competitive salary
• Other staff benefits
• Commitment to staff well-being
• Schemes to support an active and healthy lifestyle
• Priority admission policy for children of staff
• 28 days holiday entitlement for the full-time contract