Job Description

School Caretaker

Independent School, from pre-prep to senior

Full time, fixed term contract until 31st August 2025Connaught Education is currently working with one of London's most renowned independent all-through schools to appoint a Caretaker. This is a full-time role, scheduled to commence as soon as possible on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2025.

The school in question caters for pupils from pre-prep to senior age, across three sites, based next to one another, it has outstanding facilities and a reputation as one of London's best independent schools.

The school is seeking a practical and experienced Caretaker, who has a trade qualification (plumber, electrician etc.) to report into the School Premises Manager and ensure the smooth running of things on a day-to-day basis.

The key duties of the Caretaker will be:

Day-to-day security of the school site, including opening and closing the premises and gate duties as required

Ensuring the school complies with all current legislation concerning site safety and facilities management, including the maintenance of appropriate records by following policy and Premises Manager instructions; e.g. fire safety checks, monthly legionella records, installation and maintenance of equipment for the protection of, and escape from, fire completion of risk assessments as required and corrective actions where necessary

Repair and maintenance tasks as required to ensure that the site is kept operational

Maintenance of installations and plant for electric and gas supply, heating, domestic hot water, etc.

Maintenance of the lighting and ventilation of the school's buildings

Maintenance of the school grounds to a high standard; ensure grounds are litter-free and greenery tidy.

Ensuring accurate records are kept of all work carried out

Ensuring the Premises Manager is informed in a timely manner, of critical safety and security issues

Ensuring correct set up of school's facilities during school's activities

Driving school vehicles to assist activities, including morning and afterschool shuttle service and sport

Overseeing out of hours activities as required

Carrying out all other reasonable and related tasks that may be delegated by the Premises Manager from time to timeThe appointed Caretaker will be a qualified tradesperson, have experience as a Caretaker, a clean driving licence including D1 and CPC (or willingness to undertake) and ideally have education-based experience previously.

To apply, please submit your CV via the advertisement or contact Liam Mucklow Connaught Education directly.

Connaught Education - The Independent School Specialist.

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