Caretaker

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Premises Team as a caretaker at Therfield School. Candidates should ideally be experienced in site maintenance and building services with basic carpentry, painting and decorating skills.

Applications are particularly welcomed from aspiring and experienced individuals with a skill set which may also include electrical and plumbing experience

You will need to be a self-starter and able to demonstrate a practical and confident approach, as this role involves some lone working as well as working with students.

A current driving licence is essential for this role.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day care of the school site while also providing technical and practical support within the Design Technology department. You’ll help keep the school safe, secure and welcoming, carry out maintenance and repairs, support DT lessons, and assist with events and activities across the school.

Therfield is a mixed 11-18 Community School where “Staff build positive, warm and respectful relationships with pupils. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. “Ofsted 2024. Our School Vision and Aims reflect our ethos, which is to strive for the highest possible academic standards in an environment of exciting learning opportunities, where individuals can develop their talents in safe and friendly surroundings. These aims are reflected in our ethos of “The Best for All: Excellence, Leadership, Opportunity.” Leadership development for staff and students is a key focus of the school, and we have a highly positive reputation for staff development.

If you are interested in the post, please contact the school for further information. If you believe you can meet our requirements, please apply. You can download an application pack from https://www.therfield.surrey.sch.uk/Staff-Vacancies/, or alternatively email [email protected].

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday, 21st September 2026, however, we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

Therfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure. It is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,437.00-£27,710.00 per year

Work Location: In person