The Governors of Highfield Primary School are seeking to appoint a reliable Maintenance/Caretaker to oversee all installation, repair, upkeep, and security of the school building.

School Caretaker

27.5 hours per week, term time plus training days plus 3 weeks (42 weeks)

Part Time, Permanent

£21,498 to £23,506 per annum inclusive of Outer London Weighting, Scale 4

(Full time equalivant salary £30,288 to £31,611)

Location: Hillingdon, Middlesex

8 am to 2 pm with a ½ hour unpaid break

Start Date: ASAP

 We are looking for a proactive and committed Caretaker who will help us maintain, develop and enhance our buildings and site and will take a genuine pride in the appearance of the school.

 Following satisfactory completion of probation, or earlier by mutual agreement, the successful candidate will be required to live on site in a three bedroom bungalow, with a subsidised rent.

 Please note that annual leave MUST be taken every year during the whole Winter (Christmas) break as the school premises closes completely during this time. Highfield Primary School's term dates can be found on our website.

 The successful candidate will:

• be able to work effectively as part of a team, and manage relationships with contractors and service providers;
• take pride in the cleanliness and appearance of the school at all times;
• have a solid understanding of plumbing, electrical systems, as well as carpentry and other crafts;
• be well-versed in all maintenance processes, and health and safety regulations;
• commitment to the security and wellbeing of the school;
• ability to work at high levels unsupervised;
• ability to work as a team;
• ability to adapt to changing and conflicting demands;
• have good reading and writing skills.

 In return we offer you:

• Extensive support and CPD;
• The opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the School;
• A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
• An ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team;
• A dedicated Governing Body;
• Supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
• An employee assistance programme (EAP):
• Family Day

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by appointment; please contact Cindy Langley on 01895 230843 or email clangley@highfield.hillingdon.sch.uk to arrange a date and time.

Requests for references will be taken up once applicants have been shortlisted. References from friends/family will not be accepted. The first must be from your current employer and the second from a professional colleague from a separate establishment.

 Further information: To avoid disappointment, please apply ASAP since applications will be considered and interviewed upon receipt. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time if there are a high level of applications.

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. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.