Senior Caretaker

The GDST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious independent school in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Premises team member to ensure a safe, well-maintained environment. This full-time role includes managing site security, supervising cleaning staff, and maintaining the buildings and grounds. Flexibility with hours and shifts is essential, along with a willingness to work some weekends. D1 driving qualification is preferred. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered, including professional development opportunities and discounts for staff children.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance benefit

Discount on fees for children

Free lunches during term time

Interest-free loans for training and purchases

Cycle to Work scheme

Good transport links

Qualifications

• Experience in working shifts and maintaining premises.
• Ability to supervise cleaning staff effectively.
• Must be able to drive minibuses occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of school sites.
• Maintain buildings and grounds for safety and cleanliness.
• Oversee site security and manage cleaning staff.

Skills

Flexibility in working hours

Experience in site maintenance

Supervision of staff

D1 driving qualification

Job description

Salary: London Support Staff Grade 3, £35,000 pa plus benefits

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Required: ASAP

Streatham & Clapham High School (SCHS) is seeking an enthusiastic and friendly person to join our busy Premises team and support the smooth day-to-day running of both the Prep and Senior School sites.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the buildings and grounds, ensuring a safe and well-kept environment, overseeing site security, and supervising the cleaning staff.

This role operates on a rota system to provide site coverage throughout the day and for out-of-hours lettings. The candidate will be required to work at least two weekends each month. Flexibility is essential, as is experience of working shifts. We particularly welcome applicants who are able to work afternoons and evenings.

The successful candidate will also be required to drive the school minibuses on occasion, therefore a D1 driving qualification would be beneficial.

About Streatham & Clapham High School

Streatham & Clapham High School is an independent, academically selective school for girls, aged 3 to 18 with over 870 pupils across the Prep and Senior Schools. The Senior School inhabits a four-acre site focused on an impressive 1930s building in a delightfully tranquil and leafy oasis of south London.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Applications should be received no later than midday, 2 January 2026.