School Facilities & Security Caretaker

The Society of Heads; Cobham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Society of Heads is seeking an Estates and Facilities assistant to support caretaking and general maintenance across Reed’s School and Ripley Court School. The role includes driving duties and assisting with events, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-maintained site for pupils and staff.

You will work a 40-hour week on a rota that covers weekends, and you will report to the Site Operations Manager and Fire Safety Officer, contributing to security checks, energy monitoring, and general

Qualifications

• Caretaking and general maintenance experience preferred.
• Clean driving licence and ability to drive school minibus.
• Awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act 1984 or equivalent.
• Willingness to work a 40-hour week on a rota including weekends.
• Able to cover both Reed’s School and Ripley Court School.

Responsibilities

• Set out and put away furniture and equipment for assemblies, exams or events.
• Carry out car parking duties for school events.
• Drive the school minibus for staff and pupils as required.
• Identify maintenance issues and report to Site Operations Manager and Fire Safety Officer.
• Respond to emergencies, breakdowns and requests by the Site Operations Manager and Fire Safety Officer.
• Assist with security checks, alarms, and security rota as required.
• Check energy and water consumption and read meters.
• Assist with external lettings where required.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons.

Skills

Driving licence

Security awareness

Maintenance

Health & Safety

Porterage

Job description

The Society of Heads is seeking an Estates and Facilities assistant to support caretaking and general maintenance across Reed’s School and Ripley Court School. The role includes driving duties and assisting with events, ensuring a safe, clean, and well-maintained site for pupils and staff.

You will work a 40-hour week on a rota that covers weekends, and you will report to the Site Operations Manager and Fire Safety Officer, contributing to security checks, energy monitoring, and general