Senior Caretaker

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Harborough, Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational organization in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a teaching support role. The candidate will contribute to the daily operations of both Prep and Senior School sites, ensuring security and maintenance. Flexibility in hours and experience in shift work are essential. Additional tasks may include driving school minibuses. The role promises competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Discounts for children at GDST schools

Free lunches during term time

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and friendly demeanor required.
• Ability to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Proven experience in managing cleaning staff.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of school sites.
• Oversee site security and manage cleaning staff.
• Drive school minibuses as needed.

Skills

Flexibility in working hours

Experience in shift work

Driving qualification D1

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

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.

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

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.

Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, though the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

42 Abbotswood Road, Streatham Hill, London, SW16 1AW

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU