School Caretaker

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have proven experience and strong practical ‘DIY’ skills to identify, monitor, and carry out minor repairs, maintenance, and redecoration.
• Understand safe moving and handling procedures, and be physically able to perform the role’s demands (e.g. lifting, carrying, shifting furniture, clearing snow).
• Possess knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene procedures, with an awareness of COSHH regulations and the ability to apply this knowledge appropriately (training will be provided where necessary).
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, enabling effective interaction with colleagues at all levels, governors, pupils, contractors, and external users of the school.
• Be reliable, punctual, hardworking, patient, flexible, and motivated, with a genuine commitment to working as part of a team.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive, friendly, and professional working environment in a well-run and highly respected school.
• Excellent opportunities for personal growth and career development.
• Membership into a public sector pension scheme.
• On-site swimming pool and gym, with Wimbledon Common and Wimbledon Village just a short walk away.

• Outstanding transport connections, including:
• National Rail services (Wimbledon, Wimbledon Chase, Raynes Park)

• London Underground (Wimbledon)

• Tram services (Wimbledon, Dundonald Road)

• Numerous bus routes (57, 131, 200, 93, and many more)
• A cycle-to-work scheme, with ample secure cycle parking on site.

Further details about the role

Your role will include:

• Ensuring the security, safety, and cleanliness of the school buildings and grounds
• Carrying out routine repairs, maintenance, and decoration work
• Supporting health and safety procedures, including regular inspections and accurate record-keeping
• Assisting with cleaning duties and porterage (moving and setting up equipment/furniture)
• Providing access and supervision for lettings and school events
• Overseeing cleaning staff and contractors, as required

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of strong applications are received.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Wimbledon College we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils. We make every effort to provide an environment in which children and adults feel safe, secure, valued and respected, and feel confident to talk if they are worried, believing they will be effectively listened to. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. Child protection forms part of the school’s safeguarding policy.