School Caretaker

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a reliable and trustworthy individual to join our dedicated team as a School Caretaker at our vibrant and inclusive primary school in Croydon. Our welcoming, dog friendly school community thrives on positivity and we are seeking someone who is committed to maintaining a clean, safe and functional environment for both staff and students. If you're proactive, dependable and passionate about upholding a secure and supportive space for all, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Please note

Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on the needs of the school (please see job description).

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Maintenance

Assist with daily maintenance tasks, including general cleaning, clearing pathways of snow and ice, and carrying out minor repairs.

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Health and Safety

Proactively uphold health and safety standards across the school site.

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Security

Ensure the premises are secure by locking doors, windows, gates, and conducting a security sweep before locking up and setting the alarm at the end of the day.

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Room Setup

Set up and clear rooms for events, move equipment, and ensure spaces are prepared for use.

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Cleaning Supervision

Oversee in-house cleaners, manage cleaning rotas, and provide necessary communication in the absence of the Site Manager.

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Deputising for the Site Manager

Step into the Site Manager’s role when needed, ensuring tasks are prioritised and completed efficiently.

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Fire Warden Duties

Undertake fire warden responsibilities during fire drills and alarms, ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Additional Responsibilities (full duties can be found in the

FULL Job Description document)

• Opening and closing school buildings, gates, and internal rooms.
• Managing heating and lighting systems, maintaining relevant documentation.
• Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks as instructed by the Site Manager.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
• Basic maintenance and handyman skills.
• Positive, friendly attitude with a good sense of humour.
• Strong verbal communication skills, able to work well with staff, students, and external contractors.
• Good physical fitness and stamina to meet the demands of the role.

Additional Information

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Holidays

Holidays must be taken during non-term time. The Christmas break is a compulsory holiday period.

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Training

A willingness to undertake relevant training courses for the role will be required.

What the school offers its staff

Downsview Primary and Nursery School offers the opportunity to become part of a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive school community where staff wellbeing, teamwork, and positivity are highly valued. As a vibrant and dog-friendly primary school, Downsview provides a warm and friendly working environment where every member of staff plays an important role in supporting pupils’ education and development.

Working as a School Caretaker at Downsview means joining a dedicated team committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and secure environment for children, staff, and visitors. The role offers a varied and rewarding workload, including site maintenance, health and safety responsibilities, security duties, room preparation for events, and opportunities to deputise for the Site Manager. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, problem-solving, and being an active part of school life.

Downsview values reliability, initiative, and a positive attitude, and in return offers

• A permanent, full-time position with stable employment.
• A supportive leadership team and friendly staff community.
• Opportunities for relevant training and professional development.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates equality and respect for all backgrounds and experiences.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the daily experience and safety of pupils and staff.

At Downsview, every role contributes to creating an outstanding educational environment, making this an excellent opportunity for a dependable and proactive individual who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a caring school community.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our staff vacancies all require an enhanced DBS check. Downsview is GDPR compliant and is registered with the ICO.