Senior Caretaker required ASAP

Hornchurch High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornchurch High School is seeking a Senior Caretaker to oversee the maintenance and security of the school site, ensuring it remains safe and well-kept. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills and practical experience along with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and demands of the role. This is a full-time position offering an opportunity to positively impact students' lives in a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Positive impact on young students

Supportive colleagues

Excellent training

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Reliable and committed individual with strong practical skills.
• Ability to manage daily tasks, coordinate minor repairs, and keep meticulous records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school site security and cleanliness effectively.
• Manage and supervise a team of Caretakers and external contractors.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Practical skills

Administrative abilities

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description: Senior Caretaker

Location:Hornchurch High School

Hours:36 hours per week

Full Time (52 weeks)

Responsible to: School Business Leader

Salary:Scale 5 (12-15) depending on experience and qualifications

Role Overview: We are seeking a reliable and committed Senior Caretaker to join our school team. Reporting to the School Business Leader, you will take a lead role in ensuring the school environment is safe, clean, and well-maintained. This role requires strong practical skills combined with good administrative abilities to manage daily tasks, coordinate minor repairs, keep meticulous records and support site operations efficiently. You will work closely with staff and contractors to uphold health and safety standards and contribute to creating a welcoming and secure environment for students and staff alike.

The ideal candidate will be adaptable and ready to respond promptly to changing priorities and unexpected situations, maintaining flexibility to support the smooth running of the school at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• To maintain the school site, including site security.
• To monitor the school's maintenance arrangements, including cleaning, grounds and repairs and carrying out cleaning/repair functions as required.
• To monitor the PPM and compliance across the site, keeping accurate records.
• Facilities management, which may include lettings (weekday & weekends) and extended school use.
• The supervision of cleaning and grounds maintenance services.
• The management and supervision of first line and emergency maintenance and repairs.
• The management of external contractors, access and ensuring safe working practices.
• The management and supervision of a team of Caretakers.

Please review the full job description attached, including person specification.

The outlined duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder will be required to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required by the Headteacher, within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.

What we offer

· An opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of young students

· Friendly, supportive colleagues

· Exciting links with other school partners

· Excellent training

· The chance to join a growing school with opportunities for personal development

We are an aged 11-16 mixed comprehensive with good pupils, supportive parents and an excellent staff.

If you think you could be the right person for us, please complete the application form which is available on Tes https://www.tes.com We reserve the right toclosethis vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Closing date: midday, Friday 20th June 2025

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.

We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Headteacher: Ms S Madhvani

Hornchurch High School is part of the Partnership Learning Trust