School Caretaker

Location

Northwood, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

The role:

Northwood College for Girls is looking to recruit an experienced, hardworking and conscientious full time Caretaker to join its Estates Team.

As part of the team, you will be key in supporting and developing the school, its estate and its community by ensuring the environment is safe, clean and presentable. The remit of the Estates Team is wide-ranging, and you will work closely with other professional and academic staff, as well as our trusted contractors.

Although not essential, you may have a trade qualification (plumber, electrician, carpentry) or horticultural experience.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 840 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigor equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning. Both students and staff are encouraged to find and develop their passions and talents, through clubs, societies and an extensive programme of CPD. All members of the NWC community are expected to act with compassion and integrity, with respect for others and the environment and an awareness of global responsibility.

Benefits

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension scheme
• Free life assurance benefit
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Access to the school gym and swimming pool
• Free school lunches
• Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
• Financial guidance and support

For further details and an application form please click the APPLY button.

Applications must be received by 9am on Thursday 14 March 2024.

Early applications are encouraged. Applications will be considered on receipt and interviews may occur at any stage.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening, including online searches will apply to this post.

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Salary

£26.32k - £32.11k per annum