Job Title:                     School Caretaker

School:                        Downsview Primary and Nursery School

Grade Range:              Grade 5 – Scp 13-15 (£33,012 - £33,987)

Contract:                      Permanent

Hours per week:         36 hours (10.30-6.30pm) – Full-time – All Year Round – 1 hour UNPAID lunch break

Reports to:                  Site Manager

We are looking for a reliable and trustworthy individual to join our dedicated team as an Assistant Caretaker at our vibrant and inclusive primary school in Croydon. Our welcoming, dog-friendly school community thrives on positivity, and we are seeking someone who is committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and functional environment for both staff and students. If you're proactive, dependable, and passionate about upholding a secure and supportive space for all, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities: Please note: Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on the needs of the school (please see job description).

• Maintenance: Assist with daily maintenance tasks, including general cleaning, clearing pathways of snow and ice, and carrying out minor repairs.
• Health and Safety: Proactively uphold health and safety standards across the school site.
• Security: Ensure the premises are secure by locking doors, windows, gates, and conducting a security sweep before locking up and setting the alarm at the end of the day.
• Room Setup: Set up and clear rooms for events, move equipment, and ensure spaces are prepared for use.
• Line Management of Cleaning Staff : Oversee in-house cleaners, manage cleaning rotas, and provide necessary communication in the absence of the Site Manager.
• Deputising for the Site Manager: Step into the Site Manager’s role when needed, ensuring tasks are prioritised and completed efficiently.
• Fire Warden Duties: Undertake fire warden responsibilities during fire drills and alarms, ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Additional Responsibilities (full duties can be found in the FULL Job Description document):

• Opening and closing school buildings, gates, and internal rooms.
• Managing heating and lighting systems, maintaining relevant documentation.
• Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks as instructed by the Site Manager.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
• Basic maintenance and maintenance person skills.
• Positive, friendly attitude with a good sense of humour.
• Strong verbal communication skills, able to work well with staff, students, and external contractors.
• Good physical fitness and stamina to meet the demands of the role.

Additional Information:

• Holidays: Holidays must be taken during non-term time. The Christmas break is a compulsory holiday period.
• Training: A willingness to undertake relevant training courses for the role will be required.

Please send all application documents to: hr@downsview.croydon.sch.uk

Closing Date: 3rd November 2025

Interviews: Week of 10th November 2025