Caretaker (Senior School)

St Mary's Independent School; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount for School fees (staff)

Enhanced employee assistance programme

Occupational health support

Lunch available during term-time

Tea and coffee facilities provided

Pleasant working grounds and location

Free parking on site

Bike2Work Scheme

Friendly team

Job summary

St Mary's Independent School in Colchester is seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking Caretaker to help keep the school's buildings, grounds and facilities safe, secure and well maintained. Working as part of the Estates Team, you will carry out practical maintenance, routine safety checks and day-to-day site support so the school can operate effectively.

The role offers a friendly team, on-site parking and opportunities to contribute to a welcoming environment for pupils aged 4–16.

Qualifications

• Reliable and organised approach to work.
• Practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out practical maintenance tasks to keep buildings and facilities in good condition.
• Perform routine safety checks and help ensure security of school premises.
• Provide day-to-day site support to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Reliability

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

St Mary's Independent School is looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Caretaker to help keep the school's buildings, grounds and facilities safe, secure and well maintained. Working as part of the Estates Team, the Caretaker carries out practical maintenance, routine safety checks and day-to-day site support so that the school can operate effectively., St Mary's School is a happy, high achieving independent day school for girls aged 4-16 years with a Kindergarten for children age 2-4 years. We are a member of the Girls' Schools Association, Independent Association of Preparatory Schools and the Independent Schools Association. At St Mary's, we believe that girls are remarkable and have different educational needs. With us, girls will be inspired, build resilience, advance academically, learn what interests her and grow. We understand that the girls' wellbeing matters and is critical to achieving. Girls at St Mary's are not only self-confident and capable, but also kind and considerate. Parents want the world for their daughters - and so do we. When she leaves us, she'll be empowered to rise to the challenges and the opportunities the world presents. We have a low staff turnover at St Mary's, but occasionally we are in the position to invite suitably qualified individuals to join our friendly, close-knit team. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.Documents Please be aware that some uploaded documents may require special software such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader to view.

• Candidate Info Pack - Caretaker
  The role requires a reliable and organised approach, practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and with colleagues. Work is prioritised with the Senior Estates and Facilities Manager, with urgent safety issues reported promptly.
  Benefits of working for St Mary's include:
• Staff discount for School fees (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Enhanced employee assistance programme including counselling sessions, coaching, and 24-hour helpline
• Occupational health support
• Lunch available during term-time
• Tea and coffee facilities provided
• Pleasant working grounds and location
• Free parking on site
• Friendly team
• Bike2Work Scheme