South Lee Prep School & Nursery

School Caretaker

Overview

School Caretaker to join our team and help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. This hands-on role involves general maintenance duties, supporting daily operations, and assisting with events and activities as required.

Responsibilities

  • Locking and unlocking the premises 
  • Putting out bins and ensuring waste is disposed of correctly
  • Setting out seating and tables and chairs for lunch service or general use 
  • Assisting with setting up for events (tables, chairs, equipment, signage, etc). 
  • Performing general repairs and upkeep of the facility (fixing doors, basic plumbing, replacing light bulbs, etc). 
  • Painting and decorating as needed to maintain the premises’ appearance
  • Reporting and assisting with more extensive maintenance work as necessary
  • Carrying out routine cleaning in communal areas or as required
  • Ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of outdoor spaces and entrances 
  • Responding to ad hoc requests from the management team
  • Supporting any additional general caretaking duties to ensure the smooth running of the facility

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £15,328 per annum 

  • Collaborative and supportive work environment 
  • Company pension contributions 
  • Competitive salary and school fee discount 
  • Continuing professional development opportunities, including allocated Staff INSET days for professional development. 
  • Staff well- being sessions at our onsite gym 
  • Option for free hot lunch each day 
  • Free hot drinks and staff breakfast on a Friday 
  • Discounts on hire of facilities 
  • Discounts on selected local shops 
  • On-site parking available 
  • 20 days plus bank holidays (we are also closed on Christmas Eve – New Year as extra holiday entitlement)

Location

South Lee Prep School & Nursery
Nowton Road
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 2BT

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Please submit your completed Application Form  by email at recruitment@southlee.co.uk.

Closing date: 1pm, 10 September 2025.

Interview date: 12 September 2025.

 

Job reference: CT01