School Premises Assistant (Caretaker)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Working Pattern & Flexibility

• Shifts: Hours are determined by pre-planned agreement and can include early, late, or split shifts to meet school needs.
• Saturdays: Saturday shifts are worked on a one-in-three rotation. Additional Saturday shifts will be required to provide cover for staff sickness and annual leave.
• Sundays: Sunday shifts are not currently worked, though this may change in the future depending on school requirements. Any future Sunday work would include a pay enhancement (time plus a half).

Key Responsibilities

• Security: Opening and securing the site, deactivating/activating alarms, and responding to incidents or trespassers.
• Maintenance: Carrying out minor DIY repairs, furniture maintenance, and redecoration.
• Health & Safety: Performing weekly Legionella flushing, fire safety checks (emergency lighting/call points), and swimming pool monitoring.
• Site Care: General cleaning, daily litter picking, and emergency clearing of snow or ice during winter.
• Porterage & Lettings: Moving furniture for events and providing site access/supervision for external lettings.

Who We Are Looking For

• Someone with basic DIY, repair, and maintenance skills.
• A candidate able to use email and basic IT systems for essential record-keeping.
• An individual committed to safeguarding, health and safety, and maintaining confidentiality.
• A flexible team player willing to learn and take on varied tasks.

What We Offer

• A supportive, welcoming environment in a well-run and respected school.
• Opportunities for personal development and career progression.
• Pension scheme membership.
• On-site swimming pool and gym, with Wimbledon Common and Wimbledon Village nearby.
• Excellent transport connections (national rail, tube, tram, and bus routes).
• Cycle-to-work scheme and secure cycle parking.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.