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