Job Description

School Caretaker

Scale 3 (Salary 28521 - 28929 Pay award pending)

Full time, 35 hours per week 52 weeks

Holiday entitlement 23 or 26 days, depending on service

Normal working hours (6.00- 9:30a.m. and 2:30 -6.00p.m.)

To apply please contact the following email address for a pack: Office@furzeinfants.co.uk

Previous applicants need not apply.

School website: https://www.furzeinfants.co.uk

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced School Caretaker, who will work in partnership with the Headteacher, staff and Governing Body at Furze Infant School, to provide an outstanding start for the pupils of the local community.

Furze Infant School is a five-form school situated in Chadwell Heath. We are an inclusive school, promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have a dynamic team of staff who model exemplary practice across all areas of the school.

We are currently looking to recruit a Caretaker following the retirement of our current, longstanding Caretaker. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our school by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. In this role as a School Caretaker, you will be responsible for:

The completion of all site-based duties including weekly compliance activities

General maintenance

Painting and decorating

Minor refurbishment works

Porterage

Key holding

Safeguarding

We can offer you:

A nurturing and supportive staff team and SLT

Guaranteed continuous professional development

A school committed to consistent, sustained improvement

Closing Date: Noon on Thursday 5th June 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 9 June 2025

References will be requested as part of the shortlisting process

Visits to the school are encouraged

Furze Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. We follow safer working practices and therefore an enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants, alongside the request of references, for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview. As part of our recruitment policies, the successful candidate will be expected to complete a medical questionnaire.

To apply please contact the following email address for a pack: Office@furzeinfants.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,521.00-28,929.00 per year

Schedule:

Day shift
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/06/2025
Reference ID: FIS/CARETAKER