Charters School - Caretaker

Optalis; Ascot; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Job summary

Charters School is seeking a reliable caretaker to join the site team at Ascot. The role covers opening/closing, general caretaking, basic maintenance, room setup for lessons and events, and keeping the school safe and welcoming.

This full-time position is 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with a 28 days holiday entitlement; shift pattern from 6 am to 6 pm with occasional weekends; salary up to £28,409 and access to the local government pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance, facilities or a similar role.
• Good practical and DIY skills.
• Commitment to high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the school and ensure the site is secure.
• Carry out general caretaking, portering and basic maintenance.
• Set up rooms, furniture and equipment for lessons and events.
• Support school events and lettings.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming school environment.

Skills

Reliable

Practical

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible

Problem solving

Tools

General maintenance tools

Job description

Salary Full time: Up to £28,409

Basis Full time

Job profile for Charters School - Caretaker

Charters School - Caretaker

Ascot 23/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Full time: Up to £28,409

Basis Full time

Package Full-time: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Part-time: Applications may be considered for a minimum of four days per week.

Job category/type Schools

Date posted 14/10/2026

Job reference REQ02719

Job description

The shift pattern will normally fall between 6 am and 6 pm, with flexibility required to meet the needs of the school.

The full-time contract includes 28 days holiday entitlement per year.

Help us create a safe, welcoming school where students can thrive

We are looking for a reliable, practical and proactive Caretaker to join our friendly site team. Working alongside the Facilities Manager, you will play an important role in keeping our school buildings and grounds safe, secure, well maintained and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

This is a practical, hands-on role where no two days are quite the same. If you enjoy solving problems, take pride in your work and are happy to get stuck in, we would love to hear from you. The role involves shift working, including early mornings, evenings and occasional weekends.

The role - you will:

• Open and close the school and ensure the site is secure
• Carry out general caretaking, portering and basic maintenance
• Use your practical and DIY skills to keep the site in good working order
• Set up rooms, furniture and equipment for lessons and events
• Support school events and lettings
• Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming school environment

We are looking for someone who is dependable, practical and willing to use their initiative. Previous experience in caretaking, maintenance, facilities or a similar role is desirable, along with good practical and DIY skills.

About you - we are looking for someone who is:

• 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 our school community

Why join us?

As part of our site team, you will make a real difference to the daily life of our school. Your work will help create an environment where students can learn, staff can work effectively and everyone feels safe and welcome.

We offer a competitive salary, access to a contributory local government pension scheme and other staff benefits. Colleagues benefit from a commitment to staff well-being and are provided with several schemes to support them maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. We have a priority admission policy for children of staff working at the school.

Closing date: 9 am, Friday 23 October 2026.

Start date: As soon as possible

Charters School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and comply with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and the school's safeguarding policies. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and other relevant pre-employment checks. Charters School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Charters School
Charters Road,
Sunningdale,
Ascot,
Berkshire,
SL5 9QY
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.chartersschool.org.uk