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School Caretaker

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Farnborough Grange Nursery & Infant Community

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United Kingdom , Dorking

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Not provided

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Salary:

17630.00 - 18564.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Come and join our vibrant and enthusiastic staff at Surrey Hills All Saints. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Caretaker who would like to make a difference and will take pride in making Surrey Hills an appealing place to be for students, staff and visitors. We are looking for a skilful, well-organised and enthusiastic person to join our school team; someone who wants to make a difference and will take pride in making Surrey Hills an appealing place to be for students and staff alike. Reliability is essential, as is the ability to be adaptable and supportive to colleagues. Candidates must have the ability to carry out manual handling tasks. Hours are 30 per week, Monday to Friday, working pattern is negotiable. As Caretaker, your role will be to make sure our buildings and facilities support teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide a security and caretaking service to the school to minimise risks to the health and safety of those using the school site
  • Ensure the cost effective use of materials and equipment and participate in the efficient and economic use of the school premises
  • Plan and manage an ongoing maintenance programme of work

Requirements:

  • Skilful
  • Well-organised
  • Enthusiastic
  • Ability to carry out manual handling tasks
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability
  • Supportive to colleagues
What we offer:
  • A supportive school team
  • Flexible Working
  • Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Part of the Trust’s Caretakers network
  • Supported by the Trust’s Head of Building and Estates as well as senior school staff

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 22, 2026

Expiration:
April 08, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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