Caretaker

About the role

We are seeking a reliable, friendly, honest and hardworking Caretaker to join our team and help look after our lovely school and grounds. This is an important role that involves a range of duties, including ensuring the safe and secure opening and closing of the school, and supporting the upkeep and maintenance of the buildings and site in line with all health and safety requirements.

This is a full-time, flexible hours role, working Monday to Friday, with a maximum of 37 hours per week. The salary will be dependent on experience. From time to time, you may be required to vary your hours to support school events – these additional hours will be paid as overtime or offered as time off in lieu.

The role includes 24–29 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays), depending on length of service.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in their work and works proactively

• Is flexible and dependable

• Has good literacy, numeracy and basic IT skills

• Possesses general DIY and decorating skills

• Is confident in using domestic power tools for minor repairs and maintenance tasks

• Can maintain positive working relationships with staff, contractors and visitors

• Applies common sense and a ‘can do’ attitude to their day-to-day responsibilities

Previous experience as a caretaker within an educational setting would be an advantage, but is not essential as full site-specific training will be provided.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in line with our safeguarding policies. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and all convictions (including cautions and bind-overs) must be declared.

All staff have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children in accordance with the school’s child protection and behaviour policies.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 020 8950 2166 to arrange a visit.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.

Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.