Premises Caretaker

Childeric Primary School (Nexus Education Schools Trust); City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in London is seeking a Premises Caretaker to manage school facilities and undertake maintenance tasks. The role demands flexibility and collaboration with other schools within the Trust. Key responsibilities include ensuring security, maintaining systems, and safeguarding students. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking or maintenance roles is preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple sites.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security of the school premises.
• Maintain heating and lighting systems.
• Clean and tidy the school site.
• Ensure site meets safety standards.
• Report health and safety issues.
• Safeguard students on the premises.

Skills

Flexible working

Maintenance skills

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Overview

NEST are recruiting a Premises Caretaker to carry out caretaking and general maintenance duties at Childeric Primary School. The role will include the co-ordination of facilities and setting up for school events as well as assisting with any planned maintenance programmes. The successful candidate will be required to be flexible and work across other schools within the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Security of school premises
• Maintenance of heating and lighting system on-site
• Cleaning and tidying of site
• Ensuring site is fit for purpose
• Associated health and safety reporting
• Safeguarding of students

Salary: S5 - S6 Inner London (£30,654 - £33,384 FTE) Commensurate with experience

Location: Childeric Primary School Childeric Road New Cross London SE14 6DG

Tel: [phone]

Hours: 36 hours a week, 52 weeks a year but will be required to work flexible hours (Mon-Thurs 7.00 am - 15.15 pm, Fri 7.00 am - 15.00)

Reports to: Headteacher

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Closing Date: Midday on Friday 10 October 2025.

Email application forms by an email via the button below.

Interviews From Monday 13 October 2025.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

Childeric Primary School is a two-form entry school in the heart of New Cross. We have a strong and supportive team and the additional support and expertise within the Trust Estates and Premises team will help to support the work of the caretaker. The site is well maintained with excellent facilities. The rich curriculum is supported by outdoor, active and international learning.

The school is a member of the Nexus Education Schools Trust group of schools and the Central Office is based at Worsley Bridge Primary School in Beckenham. The Estates and Premises team work with the premises leads in schools to support the management of the facilities and services.

NEST is a growing Multi Academy Trust, presently with 20 schools across the London Boroughs of Bromley, Lewisham, Southwark and Kent. Our schools have benefited from capital investment over the last five years and provide excellent learning opportunities for our pupils. We partner with several multi academies and maintained groups of schools. NEST Thames South Teaching School Hub, delivers teacher training and development in Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich. NEST nurseries provide early education for pre school children.