Job Description

Great Walstead is a dynamic Independent Day School nestled in the glorious Sussex


countryside on a site of 250 acres, surrounded by fields and woodland. The School seeks to


nurture academic ability, kind character and a spirit of adventure in our pupils whose ages


range from 2 to 13 years old. The School believes that children are born creative, curious


and imaginative.


We are looking for a

Evening Caretaker

to start as soon as possible

Monday to Friday 5pm to 9.30pm, term time plus 3 weeks and 6 Inset Days per year


Salary 12,756.38 - 13,483.13 per annum, depending on experience

The successful applicant will:

have previous experience in a general maintenance or cleaning role have knowledge of health an safety at work and manual handling have good communication and interpersonal skills be a team player who is friendly and professional with the ability to relate well to
children and adults
Good organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise and time manage

Duties will include:

Meeting hirers at the start and end of their hire session and be a point of contact during
the hire session
Monitor visitors on site Securely locking the buildings at the end of the day Assisting the site team to manage traffic flow and parking Be responsible for the fire alarm panel in the event of an activation ensuring that the premises are clean, safe and welcoming setting up rooms for meetings, chapels, assemblies and events as required


Further details and an application form can be obtained at the School's website


https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/about-us/employment-opportunities

Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 10th October 2025

Applications will be considered as they are received and the school reserves the right

to appoint at any point during the application process.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all of our staff to share this


commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS and to register with


the update service


Great Walstead is an Equal Opportunities Employer.


Data Handling - please refer to Great Walstead's Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notice which can be found on the


School's website





Registered Charity No 307002


Evening Caretaker September 2025





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Job Title:

Evening Caretaker

Responsible to:

Premises Manager

Main Purpose of role

To be the main point of contact for any persons using the school out of normal school day hours.


Including acting as the main point of contact with external lets. Ensure that the premises are clean, safe


and welcoming. To be responsible for locking up the school at the end of the day.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Hire

Meeting hirers at the start and end of their session hire and to be their point of contact for the
duration of their time on the school premises as directed by the School Administrator


responsible for hirings.Ensure the facilities are ready for the hires and left in a useable state for the next users.

Security

Monitor the performance of the electronic locks reporting any malfunction of doors or physical
interference with the security measures in place to the Premises Manager
Monitor visitors/contractors working on site, challenge any unknown persons seen on site Secure lock all the buildings at the end of the day ensuring windows and doors are shut, lights
turned off and all external doors locked
Assist the site team to manage traffic flow and parking during peak periods, including school
events

Health and Safety

In the event of a fire alarm activation, be the responsible person to verify the cause of the
activation on the fire panel and manage the emergency services if required.Responsible for opening and closing the pool for hires alongside carrying out water testing on
the pool.Ensure that any Health and Safety hazards are reported to the Premises Manager

Porterage

Setting up rooms for meetings, chapels, assemblies, events as required Clearing refreshments at the end of any evening events

Internal Maintenance

Maintain a regular check and control of litter around the interior of the school Regular collection and removal of recycling materials to the correct storage receptacles. Evening Caretaker September 2025





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External Maintenance

Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness,. Make safe any incidents that may occur including
emergency cleaning of spillages from accident, sickness, vandalism and fire.
Assist with maintenance checks as instructed by the Premise Manager.

Deliveries/Post

Take deliveries of post, stores, materials and other goods as required. Distribute deliveries to to
the respective areas of the school once the goods (delivery notes) have been checked.





The above activities are an indication of the nature of the work routine and is not an exhaustive list of


expectations

Safeguarding responsibilities:

This role will involve daily contact with pupils and you will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to
children


All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and
young persons for who you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

















































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Person Specification

Selection

Criteria

Essential Desirable Assessment

Qualifications

Level 2 Maths and English Relevant Trade


qualification


Level2 Swimming pool


operations


First Aid


Application


form/certificates

Experience

Previous employment in a general


maintenance role or cleaning role





Experience of working


in a school or


educational


environment.







Application


form/interview/


references

Knowledge

Health and Safety at work and manual


handling


Ability to use computer systems (training


will be provided)


Understand safe


working practices and


health and safety


legislation


Application


form/ interview/


references


/testing

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication


and customer service skills.


Professional manner and approach.


Sound organisational, prioritising and


time management skills.


Ability to work on your own initiative


Interview/


references

Personal

Qualities

Must be physically fit and be able to


work outside in all weather.


Excellent attendance and punctuality.


Commitment to the values and ethos of


the School.


Willingness to undertake training


Interview/


references

Special

Conditions

Uniform will be provided


PPE provided and must be worn