Caretaker

40 hours per week (Monday to Friday: 07:00 to 16:00). There may be requirements during busy periods to work additional hours.

St James comprises three independent day schools educating over 900 pupils aged 4 - 18: the Junior School and Senior Girls’ School are located in Hammersmith and the Senior Boys’ School is located in Ashford, Surrey. The schools offer a distinctive philosophical education, united with a philosophical approach to academic excellence. The School is looking to recruit a permanent full time Caretaker for its Kensington Olympia site.

The successful candidate will be required to assist the Buildings Manager as part of a team dealing with the urgent matter, managing the every-day and planning for the future. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management, safety and security of the School site in the Buildings Manager’s absence. They will need to accept a varied and flexible working pattern and, as a result, will be well rewarded. 

The ability to work well with a wide range of staff is essential. The post will require initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team.

For more information on the role and an application pack, please email your request to recruitment@stjamesschools.co.uk. 

Closing date for applications is 12 noon Friday 13 April 2018

St James School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks and, for the successful candidate, an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.