School Caretaker

**Downsview Primary and Nursery School**
Croydon£33,012 - £33,987 per year

**Job type**:

Full Time, Fixed Term24 September 2025**Job overview**:

- Job Title**: School Caretaker**

School**: Downsview Primary and Nursery School**

Grade Range**: Grade 5 - Scp 13-15 (£33,012 - £33,987)**

Contract**: Fixed Term**

Hours per week**: 36 hours (10.30-6.30pm) - Full-time - All Year Round - 1hour UNPAID lunch break**

Reports to**: Site Manager**

We are looking for a reliable and trustworthy individual to join our dedicated team as an Assistant Caretaker at our vibrant and inclusive primary school in Croydon. Our welcoming, dog-friendly school community thrives on positivity, and we are seeking someone who is committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and functional environment for both staff and students. If you're proactive, dependable, and passionate about upholding a secure and supportive space for all, we'd love to hear from you.Key Responsibilities: Please note: Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on the needs of the school (please see job description).- **
Maintenance**:Assist with daily maintenance tasks, including general cleaning, clearing pathways of snow and ice, and carrying out minor repairs.
- ** Health and Safety**:Proactively uphold health and safety standards across the school site.
- ** Security**:Ensure the premises are secure by locking doors, windows, gates, and conducting a security sweep before locking up and setting the alarm at the end of the day.
- ** Room Setup**:Set up and clear rooms for events, move equipment, and ensure spaces are prepared for use.
- ** Cleaning Supervision**:Oversee in-house cleaners, manage cleaning rotas, and provide necessary communication in the absence of the Site Manager.
- ** Deputising for the Site Manager**:Step into the Site Manager’s role when needed, ensuring tasks are prioritised and completed efficiently.
- ** Fire Warden Duties**: Undertake fire warden responsibilities during fire drills and alarms, ensuring safety protocols are followed.

**Additional Responsibilities (full duties can be found in the FULL Job Description document)**:
Opening and closing school buildings, gates, and internal rooms.Managing heating and lighting systems, maintaining relevant documentation.Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks as instructed by the Site Manager.**Key Skills and Abilities**:
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.Basic maintenance and handyman skills.Positive, friendly attitude with a good sense of humour.Strong verbal communication skills, able to work well with staff, students, and external contractors.Good physical fitness and stamina to meet the demands of the role.Additional Information:
Holidays: Holidays must be taken during non-term time. The Christmas break is a compulsory holiday period.Training: A willingness to undertake relevant training courses for the role will be required.**Interviews: 1st October 2025**

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**About**Downsview Primary and Nursery School**:
**Downsview Primary and Nursery School**
- Biggin Way, Upper Norwood
London
SE19 3XE
United Kingdom
- +44 20 8764 4611Downsview is set in beautiful grounds, situated in a pleasant residential area in the north of the London Borough of Croydon.

Teaching and learning in a structured caring environment is at the heart of everything we do. Downsview’s success is due, in part, to our intrinsically inclusive approach. For pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and interests we strive to offer excellent provision where school is an interesting and exciting learning environment. We aim for all pupils to succeed at a level appropriate to their age, stage and potential.
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