Assistant Caretaker
hace 7 días
Harrow
Assistant Caretaker - Specialist School | South Harrow | Part-Time | Immediate Start\n\nAssistant Caretaker | School Caretaker | Site Assistant | Facilities Assistant\nSouth Harrow, London\n15 Hours Per Week | Monday to Friday | 2:45pm - 5:45pm\n£12,264.99 - £12,439.99 Actual Salary Per Annum\n52 Weeks Per Year\n\nInterested in being part of a community that makes a difference?\n\nSimply Education is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a happy, successful and highly regarded specialist primary school in South Harrow, which is seeking to appoint a flexible and enthusiastic Premises Assistant to join its dedicated team as soon as possible.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in maintenance, caretaking, facilities management, a trade background, or strong DIY and handyman skills. Whether you are an experienced Premises Assistant or looking to bring your practical skills into a rewarding school environment, we'd love to hear from you.\n\nAbout the School\n\nThe school supports 101 wonderful children and their families and is part of a well-respected multi-academy trust.\n\nThe school specialises in supporting children with moderate learning difficulties, communication needs and autism spectrum conditions. Staff are passionate about helping pupils thrive through a broad, engaging and highly supportive curriculum.\n\nYou will be joining a warm, committed and enthusiastic team that prides itself on maintaining the highest professional standards. Staff demonstrate exceptional resilience, teamwork and dedication to making a positive difference in children's lives every day.\n\nThe Role\n\nWorking closely with the Premises Manager, you will help ensure the school site remains safe, secure, clean and well-maintained.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\nCarrying out general maintenance and repairs across the school site\nBasic plumbing, decorating, carpentry and DIY tasks\nRepairing locks, rehanging doors and installing shelving or display boards\nAssisting with site security, opening and locking procedures\nMonitoring alarms, heating, lighting and site equipment\nSupporting deliveries, furniture moves and room setups\nMaintaining the appearance of school buildings and grounds\nLitter picking, leaf clearance and keeping pathways safe and accessible\nSupporting the cleaning team when required\nAssisting with school events and room preparation\nLiaising professionally with contractors, visitors and staff\nDeputising for the Premises Manager when requiredAbout You\n\nWe are looking for someone who:\n\nHas experience in maintenance, caretaking, facilities or a trade-based role\nIs confident carrying out basic building repairs and maintenance\nHas strong DIY or handyman skills\nWorks methodically, safely and efficiently\nRemains calm and composed in a busy environment\nHas excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail\nIs flexible, reliable and proactive\nEnjoys working as part of a team\nHas good communication skills\nIs committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenDesirable\n\nSchool premises or caretaker experience\nFirst Aid qualification\nBasic IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365\nExperience supervising contractors or cleaning staffWhy Apply?\n\nJoin a supportive and welcoming school community\nMake a genuine difference to children's daily learning environment\nStable, year-round employment\nWork with an experienced and supportive leadership team\nOpportunity to develop your skills within a specialist educational setting\nDedicated support from Spencer and the team at Simply Education throughout the recruitment processThis vacancy would suit candidates searching for Premises Assistant Jobs, School Caretaker Jobs, Site Assistant Jobs, Facilities Assistant Jobs, Maintenance Operative Jobs, Handyman Jobs, Caretaker Jobs in Harrow, School Maintenance Jobs, and Premises Officer Jobs.\n\nTo apply or find out more, contact Spencer at Simply Education today