GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
Caretaker
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Employer Northwood College for Girls - GDST
Location: Northwood, Greater London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, Part Time
Salary: Grade 3 (£30,291 - £35,967 pro rata)
Posted: 9th July 2026
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Expires: 31st July 2026 09:00 AM
Job ID: 1564719
The Role
Northwood College for Girls is looking to recruit an experienced, hardworking and conscientious Caretaker to join its Estates Team. As part of the team, you will be key in supporting and developing the school, its estate and its community by ensuring the environment is safe, clean and presentable. The remit of the Estates Team is wide-ranging and you will work closely with other professional staff, academic staff and our trusted contractors. Ideally, you will have a trade qualification (plumber or electrician). We will consider full or part time hours for this role.
About The School
Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 840 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigor equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning. Both students and staff are encouraged to find and develop their passions and talents, through clubs, societies and an extensive programme of CPD. All members of the NWC community are expected to act with compassion and integrity, with respect for others and the environment and an awareness of global responsibility.
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Benefits
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Good transport links
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
- Access to the school gym and swimming pool
- Free school lunches
- Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
- Financial guidance and support
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Safeguarding Statement
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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