At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure school safety, maintenance, and cleanliness while supporting events.
- Company: A respected school with a supportive and welcoming environment.
- Benefits: Career progression, pension scheme, on-site gym, and excellent transport links.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in the school community.
- Qualifications: Basic DIY skills, IT proficiency, and a commitment to health and safety.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 28000 £ per year.
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.
School Premises Assistant (Caretaker) employer: Wimbledon College
Join our well-respected school as a School Premises Assistant, where you will thrive in a supportive and welcoming environment. We offer excellent opportunities for personal development and career progression, alongside benefits such as a pension scheme, access to an on-site swimming pool and gym, and convenient transport links. Embrace the chance to contribute to a safe and well-maintained school while enjoying the vibrant community of Wimbledon.
We think you need these skills to ace School Premises Assistant (Caretaker)
Basic DIY Skills
Repair and Maintenance Skills
Health and Safety Awareness
Security Procedures
Emergency Response
Site Cleaning
Litter Picking
