School Caretaker
17 days ago
Croydon
Are you a practical proactive and reliable individual with a passion for maintaining safe and welcoming school environments Chestnut Park Primary School is looking for a dedicated Premises Assistant/Caretaker to join them on a temporary basis to take responsibility for the upkeep security and smooth running of our school site. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our school remains a safe clean and well-maintained space where children can thrive. If you take pride in problem-solving hands-on work and creating a positive environment wed love to hear from you! Your Opportunity Ideally you will have some experience in a similar role or can demonstrate a keen interest in maintenance and DIY and an awareness of Health and Safety. The successful candidate will work to ensure the security of the school buildings and health and safety compliance carrying out a programme of maintenance work and monitoring the repair and maintenance work of others as directed by the Headteacher. As a key holder the role will also include security of the school premises including all buildings and contents. This role is 36 hours per week. What we are looking for • Have good awareness of Health and Safety, • Be able to work to their own initiative, • Be capable of carrying our basic maintenance and DIY tasks, • Have good oral and written communication skills Our School sits within an established clusterof Primary schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with our clusterincludes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School WhyteleafePrimary School Warlingham Village Primary School Marden Lodge Primary Schooland Hillcroft Primary School . This is an exciting opportunity to workcollaboratively with colleagues across this cluster to share expertise andexperience ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent educationand reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for careerprogression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further yourprofessional development. Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools you will join acommunity of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regularprogression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you togrow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. • A Multi Academy Trust with over 2000 colleagues and over 17000 pupils, • Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness, • 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England, • We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity GLF Schools has a generous employment offerwhich allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish • Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme, • Flexible working options, • Generous holiday allowance, • Work life and family friendly policies, • Employee wellbeing initiatives, • Career pathways and talent management, • Access to a staff benefits portal The Details Start Date: ASAP Salary: GLF Associate 3 - 24272 Hours: 36hrs per week: start time 07:00am Closing Date: 2nd October 2025 Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Organizational skills,Classroom Management,Behavioral Health,Classroom Experience,Mediation Experience,Special Education,Conflict Management,Teaching,Experience with Children,Public Speaking,Word Processing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1