Weekend Caretaker and Lettings Liaison

NORTHWOOD COLLEGE FOR GIRLS; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent girls' school in London is seeking a flexible part-time Caretaker to manage the premises during weekends. The role involves liaising with customers and ensuring facilities are secure and well presented. Ideal candidates should have strong time management and communication skills. Previous experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential. This position offers a supportive environment with various benefits such as competitive salaries and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Free life assurance benefit

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on fees for children at GDST schools

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to the school gym and swimming pool

Free school lunches

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school environment is desirable.
• Basic maintenance or DIY skills are a plus.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage school premises during weekend shifts.
• Liaise with lettings customers.
• Ensure facilities are secure and well-presented.

Skills

Time management

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Job description

The role:

Northwood College for Girls is seeking a confident and self-motivated Caretaker to support our busy school site. This is a flexible, part-time weekend role ideally suited to someone looking for work-life balance and regular school holidays.

In this dual-role position, you will take responsibility for managing the school premises during weekend shifts. Acting as a keyholder, you will liaise directly with lettings customers, delivering a friendly and professional service while ensuring that the facilities are well presented, secure, and maintained in line with hire agreements.

While previous experience in a school environment and basic maintenance or DIY skills is desirable, they are not essential. We are looking for someone with strong time management, organisation, and communication skills, along with the ability to work independently and relate well to students, parents, colleagues, and visitors.

This is a term-time position, with the option of additional work during school holidays if available. It offers an excellent opportunity for those seeking a flexible role within a supportive and welcoming school community.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 890 girls aged 3-18. We aim to empower each NWC girl with the knowledge, insight and motivation to enter adult-hood as a conscientious, ambitious, confident and happy member of society; one who is equipped to turn challenge into opportunity, to embrace change and innovation, to maintain a lifelong love of learning and to succeed in a path that is most advantageous to her individual strengths and aspirations.

Benefits:

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
• Generous pension scheme
• Free life assurance benefit
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Access to the school gym and swimming pool
• Free school lunches
• Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
• Financial guidance and support

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

Applications must be received by 4pm on Thursday 21st August 2025.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 28th August 2025.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented ethnicities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single aspect of a job description and person specification. At NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided.

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, including online searches will apply to this post.