Caretaker & Maintenance Assistant
Monday – Friday, 1.30pm – 9pm
Saturday & Sunday, 7am – 9.30am
Job Description & Person Specification
November 2026

Responsible to:

Estate Manager

Line manages:

NA

Job Overview

The Caretaker & Maintenance Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, security,
and upkeep of the School’s buildings and grounds. Working as part of a cohesive Estate
team, the post holder will demonstrate a strong work ethic and a proactive approach to
maintaining high standards across the School’s facilities.

Duties and
Responsibilities:

Security & Access



Lock up all School buildings each evening, ensuring alarms are set and access is
managed for lettings and contractors.

  Operate the School’s access and security systems.
  Respond appropriately to burglar and fire alarms, including contacting emergency

services and logging incidents.

Maintenance & Repairs

  Address requests related to heating, electrical systems, drainage, kitchen equipment,
pests, etc. Escalate unresolved issues to the Estate Manager or relevant contractors.

  Assist with emergency lighting tests and conduct regular gas and electricity meter

readings.
Support general building maintenance, including:



Internal and external repairs
o
o  Basic plumbing and drainage
o  General carpentry tasks

  Operate maintenance machinery and report any defects promptly.
  Assist with the upkeep of the School’s two swimming pools.

Events & Facilities Support

  Provide support for School events (e.g. Sports Day, Prize Giving, Bonfire Night),

including marshalling and general setup.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.  You may also be required to
undertake such other comparable duties as required from time to time.

  Assist with scenery setup for performances.
  Move furniture and equipment to support School operations and activities.
  Provide access and security support for external lettings.

Grounds & Transport

  Carry out general grounds tasks when not engaged in caretaking or maintenance

duties.

  Drive School minibuses and other vehicles as required.

Compliance & Safety

  Ensure all work is completed in line with relevant risk assessments and method

statements.

  Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and adhere to Child Safeguarding

procedures.

  Provide occasional evening and weekend support for School events (overtime agreed

in advance unless in emergencies).

Other Duties

  Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Estate Manager or Director

of Finance and Operations.

Keys Skills &
Knowledge:

Familiarity with computerised security systems.

  Previous caretaking or maintenance experience (training provided if not).
  Experience in general building maintenance.
  Proficient in using power tools and maintenance equipment.

  Ability to prioritise tasks and seek guidance when necessary.
Initiative and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

  Confidence in suggesting improvements to existing practices.
  Ability to meet deadlines and work under limited supervision.

Personal
Competencies &
Qualities:

  Honest, trustworthy, and reliable with a strong work ethic.
  Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Lives within a 5-mile radius of the School (or onsite accommodation available).

  Holds a full, clean driving licence (D1 entitlement preferred; support available to

obtain if needed).

  Willing to undertake role-specific training.

Commitment to
Safeguarding and
Welfare

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. At all times the
person in role will:

  Help to safeguard the children’s wellbeing and maintain public trust in the teaching

profession.

  Help to provide a safe environment in which the children can learn.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.  You may also be required to
undertake such other comparable duties as required from time to time.

  Help to identify children who may need extra support or who are suffering, or are

likely to suffer, significant harm.

  Promptly raise any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead and work

with other services as needed.

  Attend the relevant child safeguarding training and other mandatory induction

training as required by the School.

Promoting the
Health, Safety and
Wellbeing of
Pupils and Staff

At all times the person in role will:

  Maintain awareness of, and comply with, the School’s H&S policy.
  Where appropriate, conduct and document risk assessments in their area of

responsibility.

Probationary
Period

  This role is subject to a probationary period of 12 months from the start of

employment, and may be extended at the School’s discretion.

  Performance and suitability for continued employment will be reviewed throughout

the probationary period.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.  You may also be required to
undertake such other comparable duties as required from time to time.