Stanwell School is looking to appointment a Caretaker to join our friendly and professional premises team. The Caretaker will assist with the upkeep of the school premises and the evening running of our sports facilities, ensuring all activities are delivered to a high standard with safety as the first priority. This is an evening caretaker role either working full time 37 hours per week Monday to Friday 4:00 pm until 9:30pm and Saturdays 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. Or part time 18.5 hours per week on a job share basis.
Reporting to: School Business Manager & Site and Infrastructure Manager
Salary: NJC Grade 4 (Scale 5-7) £24,790 - £25,584 (hourly rate £12.85 - £13.26)
Contract: Full time 37 hours per week (Mon – Fri 4pm – 9:30pm and one Saturday a fortnight 8:30 am – 6:00 pm) plus cover for Sundays as and when required.
or Part time 18.5 hours per week on a job share basis (Mon – Fri 4pm – 9:30pm and one Saturday a fortnight 8:30 am – 6:00 pm) plus cover for Sundays as and when required.
Permanent: Term time and school holidays
Starting Date: ASAP
Application Deadline: Tuesday 6th May 2025
Duties for all Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation.
Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity.
Health, Safety & Welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others.
To have regard to and comply with safeguarding policy and procedures as appropriate.
Commitment to safeguarding
When applying for the role, it is important that you refer to the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and the DBS Disclosure Policy, which can be found on our website (About Us – Policy Documents). We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of students so all staff are enhanced DBS checked.
Applying for the job
Applicants are invited to complete the application form attached and submit to the Headteacher’s Executive Assistant Mrs Natalie O’Leary by no later than 9am on Tuesday 6th May 2025.
Safeguarding Statement:
Stanwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. The advertised post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please note that prior to appointment candidates will be required to provide the names of two referees and references will be sought prior to interview as per the Safer Recruitment Policy. Referees must be from your most recent employer / Headteacher and character references from friends or family will not be acceptable.