Premises Caretaker

eTeach UK Limited; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesian School is seeking a dedicated Premises Caretaker to join the premises team across two sites. You will maintain safety, security and presentation for students, staff and visitors, carrying out daily maintenance and repairs, under the supervision of the Premises Manager.

Hours are 36 per week, with a 10am-6pm and 12:30pm-8:30pm pattern on a bi-weekly basis; you must be flexible and capable of working as part of a team to keep the school in peak condition.

Qualifications

• Good awareness of premises and safety issues; respond to hazards.
• Practical skills in carpentry, painting, use of tools, plumbing.
• Working knowledge of statutory policies and legislation.
• Holds a clean driving licence.
• Ability to clearly and confidently communicate with staff, students and visitors.
• High level of initiative, self-motivation and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily maintenance and caretaking on two school sites to a high standard.
• Aid the smooth running of the school and contribute to a safe, clean environment.
• Work as part of the Premises team to continually improve the school environment.
• Respond to hazards and emergencies promptly and safely.

Skills

Premises safety

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Communication

Driving licence

Independent working

Team player

Job description

Salary: £31,659 - £33,952.00– Pay Range PS6Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Hours will be 10am to 6pm and 12.30pm to 8.30pm bi-weekly. Closing Date: 2nd November 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on submission.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and interviews will take place for shortlisted applicants upon review to start ASAP pending all safer recruitment and pre-employment checks have been satisfactorily completed.We reserve the right to offer and appoint the right candidate before the closing date.Purpose: Reporting to the Premises Manager, the Premises Caretaker will serve the mission of Salesian School by being a professional, positive and visible member of the Premises team tasked with ensuring the two school sites are safe, well‑maintained and always presented to a high standard for students, staff and visitors. To carry out maintenance and caretaking activities on a daily basis, to aid the smooth running of the school and to work as part of a team to continually improve the school environment.

Person Specification

• Good awareness of premises and safety issues and able to respond to hazards
• A good range of practical skills e.g. carpentry, painting, use of tools, plumbing
• A working knowledge of statutory policies and legislation
• Holds a clean driving licence
• Ability to clearly and confidently communicate with staff (at all levels), students and visitors
• High level of initiative, self‑motivation and ability to work independently
• Boundless enthusiasm, a positive outlook with a “can do attitude”
• Capacity to work very hard under pressure whilst being calm and resilient
• Personal integrity and the drive to do what is best for the students
• Attention to detail and takes pride in their work
• Commitment to working as a team player
• Sense of humour
• Physically fit to be able to carry out the duties required
• Commitment to supporting the distinctive nature of a Catholic school
• Commitment to ensuring that Salesian becomes the best school in the country

Salesian School is part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust. We are a group of schools in the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton who have come together to work collaboratively for the benefit of all the children we serve. The Trust’s aim is to provide a caring and supportive environment within which all children receive the best possible education.

Salesian is a co‑educational 11‑18 Catholic comprehensive school and part of the Xavier Catholic Education Trust. The school ethos is based on the work of Don Bosco, a Salesian priest. Community and great relations are central to our work. As a consequence, both students and staff are happy, positive and enjoy their time at school.

Actual Annual Salary £28,427 - Pay Range PS6.3