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 ½ 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 7th November 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

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Job Description

Job Title:
Responsible to:

  Evening Caretaker
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.

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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

Essential

Desirable

Assessment

Selection
Criteria
Qualifications

  Level 2 Maths and English

Relevant Trade
qualification
Level2 Swimming pool
operations
First Aid
Experience of working
in a school or
educational
environment.

Application
form/certificates

Application
form/interview/
references

Understand safe
working practices and
health and safety
legislation

Application
form/ interview/
references
/testing
Interview/
references

Interview/
references

Experience

Previous employment in a general
maintenance role or cleaning role

Knowledge

Skills

Personal
Qualities

Special
Conditions

Health and Safety at work and manual
handling
Ability to use computer systems (training
will be provided)
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
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
Uniform will be provided
PPE provided and must be worn

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