Job Description
Location: Seva Education, Twickenham
Hours: Split shifts (7.00 am- 9.30 am and 3.00pm - 6.00 pm weekdays) or 3.00-6.00 pm
Contract: 52 weeks/42 weeks per year
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Key Responsibilities
- Site Security: Lock school premises daily, monitor access, and ensure buildings are secure.
- Maintenance: Carry out minor repairs (e.g., changing light bulbs, fixing door handles, key cutting), painting and decoration, assemble flat pack furniture, report major issues to contractors or management. Liaise with contractors. Work three weeks during school holiday times to ensure that school is ready for re-opening.
- Cleaning Support: Assist with emergency cleaning tasks and ensure communal areas are tidy.
- Groundskeeping: Maintain outdoor areas, including litter picking, basic gardening, leaf blowing and gritting paths in winter.
- Health & Safety: Conduct routine checks (e.g., fire alarms, emergency lighting, water), ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Deliveries & Supplies: Receive deliveries, move furniture, and manage stock of cleaning and maintenance supplies.
- Event Setup: Prepare rooms and equipment for school events, meetings, or assemblies.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a caretaker, facilities, or maintenance role (preferred but not essential)
- Basic DIY skills and understanding of health & safety procedures
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)
Desirable Qualities
- Friendly and approachable with good communication skills.
- Flexible and willing to adapt to changing school needs.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.
Safeguarding Children and Adults
- Seva Care Group ensures all employees have a responsibility to support the School in its duties by:
- Attending mandatory training on Safeguarding children.
- Being familiar with individual and the School's requirements under relevant legislation.
- Adhering to all relevant national and local policies, procedures, practice guidance and professional codes.
- Reporting any concerns to the appropriate authority.
Whilst every effort has been taken to explain the duties and responsibilities of the post, certain individual tasks may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake any task of a similar level that is not specified in the job description.
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School Care Taker (Part Time) in City of London employer: Seva Care Group
Seva Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the welfare of children and families. With a focus on professional development and strong relationships with Local Authorities, employees benefit from meaningful engagement in the SEND sector, competitive salaries, and opportunities for performance-related bonuses. Working in London, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on the lives of pupils and their families.
