Job description
Wimbledon College is seeking a reliable, motivated, and proactive individual to join our dedicated site team as an Apprentice Caretaker Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in facilities management, gaining hands-on experience at our historic school site while earning a professional qualification.
Working under the guidance of our Site Supervisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors.
What You'll Do:
- Security & Safety: Assist with locking/unlocking the premises, conduct security patrols, and train as an emergency Fire Marshall.
- Maintenance & Grounds: Carry out minor repairs (carpentry, doors, windows), maintain school grounds, and tackle seasonal tasks like winter snow clearing.
- Operations & Logistics: Support the setup of rooms for school events and external lettings, assist with deliveries, and safely move furniture.
- Compliance & Hygiene: Monitor cleaning standards, restock supplies, and maintain essential health and safety logs.
Why Apply?
- Earn While You Learn: Receive a competitive salary of £17,940 per year (£11.50/hr)—significantly above the standard National Minimum Wage for apprentices.
- Professional Qualification: Gain a Level 2 Facilities Services Operative qualification with specialist training delivered by GLP Training.
- Future Prospects: Successful completion opens up potential for permanent employment within our site team or progression into facilities management.
- Supportive Environment: Work within a school community that prides itself on Cura Personalis (care for the whole person).
Please Note: As this role is based within a school, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and must support the school’s distinctive Jesuit ethos.
About this school
Wimbledon College
Voluntary aided school · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,258
- Avg teacher salary
- £65,438
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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London, Merton, SW19 4NS