Lettings Caretaker

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a colleague who will

• Be dependable,trustworthyand punctual
• Havegood communicationand customer service skills
• Be able to work independently and use their initiative
• Have experience in a caretaking, facilities,maintenanceor customer-facing role
• Be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Understand the importance of health and safety and safeguarding within a school environment

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer you

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Training and development opportunities
• The opportunity to playan important rolein supporting both the school and the local community

Further details about the role

Application Process

Send all application forms to Mrs Edmunds (Trust HR Officer) atrecruitment@chsfg.co.ukor if you have any questions call 020 8300 3156ext280.

No CVs and no agencies.

References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to the interview.

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Closing date forapplications

9am on11thAugust2026

Interview Dates

20thAugust2026

Pre-employment Checks

LumeroEducational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and an appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that an enhanced check will reveal all criminal convictions on record, including those that might be considered “spent”.

The successful applicant will alsobe requiredto

• Provide details of two referees who knowthemin a professional capacity.It is policy to take up references BEFORE interviews where possible.Employment is conditional on these references beingdeemedsatisfactory.
• Provide proof of all relevant qualifications.
• Provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Complete a Medical Declaration and receive fitness to work.

Policy on Equal Opportunities

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and appointments are based on the applicant’s ability to meet the requirements of the position.The Trust is opposed to any form of discrimination against any individual or group and welcomes the fact that our Trust includes a diversity of individuals from many races and cultures.Behaviour, which is discriminatory on the grounds of race, colour, culture, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, will not be tolerated.

Job Description–Lettings Caretaker

REPORTS TO

Premises Manager

LOCATION

Chislehurst, Kent

SALARY

NJC Scale1, Point 3- £17,488actual pro rata salary(FTE £28,617)

HOURS:22 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, 3 days per week, Weekdays 4pm start, Saturdays 8am start and the flexibility to cover some Sunday lettings would be welcome

CONTRACT

Permanent

START

September 2026

Job Purpose

To provide care taking, security and customer service support for the school's lettings programme, ensuring that facilities are opened, prepared, supervised and secured for community users and external hirers outside normal school hours. The postholder will help maintain a safe, welcoming and professional environment while protecting school property and assets.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Security

• undertake routine and non-routine opening/closing of the buildings and grounds
• carry out emergency procedures in the event of flood, fire, unauthorised entry, accident or major incident
• ensure that all cleaning, maintenance and caretaking equipment and materials are in a safe working condition and are secured on the premises as appropriate
• ensure that all contractors are signed in
• monitor and report trespassers to SLT and adhere to the requirements detailed inthe Security Policy

Staff and Contractors

• take part in the school’s appraisal system
• liaise with external contractors and assist with their supervision
• assist with out of hours’ duties (see Lettings).i.e. after 6.30 p.m. as required

Cleaning

• cleaning of allocated areas of the school
• regular cleaning of water fountains

Lettings (Evenings/weekends)

• organise the facilities required by the school/external organisations for the event and act as their point of contact during the event
• supervise and control car parking arrangements for functions to prevent unauthorised entry and parking
• first aid at work cover as required

Health and Safety

• ensure that adequate safety measures are taken at all times and that the relevant legislation is adhered to, and report if appropriate
• monitor all contractors on site work within the appropriate health and safety
• regulations, and report to Senior Caretaker/Premises Manager

Training

• undertake training as necessary

Other

• promote a positive image of the school at all times
• comply with all school policies and procedures
• carry out other duties in line with the role, as requested by the Premises Manager

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.