Caretaker
Thames View Junior School
England
- £16.59 per hour
- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale 4 (Point 7-10)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 January 2026
Job overview
Caretaker
Location: Thames View Junior School, Bastable Ave, Samuel Ferguson Place, IG11 0TR.
Pay Scale: Scale 4
Hours: 27.5 hours per week, all year round
Contract: Permanent, all year round
Start date: As soon as possible
Join Our Team at Thames View Junior School!
Caretaker Roles Available – AM & PM Shifts
Thames View Junior School is looking for two dedicated and reliable caretakers to join our team. We have two positions available to support the smooth running of our school facilities:
AM Shift: 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM (including a 1-hour lunch break)
PM Shift: 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM (including a 1-hour lunch break)
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring the safety, security, and cleanliness of the school premises
Performing routine maintenance and minor repairs
Opening and closing the school buildings
Supporting school events and activities as required
What We’re Looking For:
Reliable and hardworking individuals
Basic maintenance skills and a proactive approach
Good communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff
We offer:
A school recently judge ‘Good’ by Ofsted (November, 2021)
An exciting and inspiring way of working
Work in classes that are small, calm and focused.
A UNICEF Rights Respecting School
Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are keen to learn
Supportive team approach to working
Professional development for all staff
Opportunities for further additional hours if wanted and potential weekend hours in the future
Visits to the school are welcome. To arrange a visit please contact the Headteacher, Mr James Smith, via: 02045119240 or office@thamesviewjunior.com
Closing date for applications: 26 November 2025
Partnership Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check, will be undertaken on all applicants.
Please note if you have not been invited in for interview by the interview date on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
About Thames View Junior School
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Applications closed