Caretaker - The Forest School

16 hours ago

Horsham, West Sussex, United Kingdom West Sussex County Council Full time

About Us

The Forest School is a successful and friendly 11-16 co-ed School, committed to achieving high standards and to developing the potential of all our students and staff. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional caretaker/groundsman to join our outstanding premises team. An apprenticeship opportunity may also be considered for the right candidate.

Job Details

Salary: £24,796 - £26,824 for 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Shift patterns required from 7am to 9pm

7 days per week with two days off as per the Rota – working 1 in 3 weekends

Location: Horsham, West Sussex

Closing Date: Monday 24th November 2025

Interviews: Thursday 27th November 2025

Applicants may be invited to interview once their application has been received, and we reserve the right to offer the position to a candidate prior to the closing date.

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • to be enthusiastic and well-motivated
  • to have a flexible attitude with the ability to use your own initiative
  • the capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • an enthusiasm for outdoor work and DIY

Applications will be considered from candidates with all levels of experience.

If you are keen to work in a forward-looking school that will support you in your professional development, The Forest School would like to hear from you.

Further Information

The Forest School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Joining Us/Staff Vacancies page on our website:

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

Job Reference: SCHO01306

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