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School Caretaker

Farnborough Grange Nursery & Infant Community

Location:
United Kingdom , Dorking

Category:
Physical Work

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

24857.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We are looking for a skillful, 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:

skillful
well-organised
enthusiastic
reliable
adaptable
supportive to colleagues
ability to carry out manual handling tasks

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:
January 10, 2026

Expiration:
January 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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