GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust)
School Caretaker
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Employer Croydon High School - GDST Location South Croydon, Surrey Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Salary £29,730 per annum
Posted 21st September 2026 Start Date 2nd November 2026 Expires 19th October 2026 12:00 PM
Job Details
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Start Date: 2nd November 2026
- Job ID: 1575166
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Hours
36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 12.00pm-8.00pm
The Role
Croydon High School is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Caretaker to join its friendly and experienced Premises team.
This is a varied, hands-on role helping to ensure the school’s 20-acre campus remains safe, secure, well maintained and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.
Working across the school, you will support a broad range of premises duties including site security, general maintenance and repairs, room and event set-ups, porterage, deliveries, waste management and routine health and safety checks. You will also help maintain the school’s sports facilities and swimming pool and support the smooth running of school events and lettings.
You will need practical handyperson/DIY skills, good organisational and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of health and safety, security procedures and routine preventative maintenance is important, alongside a positive, flexible and professional approach. Previous premises caretaking experience, ideally within an education setting, is required.
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You will be joining an established and supportive department where there are opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues. The school also offers regular opportunities for paid overtime to support its programme of after-school events and activities.
Further information can be found in the information for applicants attachment below.
Why Croydon High School?
Established in 1874, Croydon High School prides itself on its innovative approach and friendly atmosphere. The School is located in Selsdon, south of Croydon, on a beautiful campus. Croydon High is made up of students from a broad and culturally diverse range of backgrounds and the school recognises and hugely values the positive impact this has on all who teach and learn here.
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
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Training Grants For Obtaining Further Qualifications
- GDST central training and development programme
- Generous pension schemes
- Life assurance benefit
- Free school lunches
- Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase or season tickets
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Financial guidance and support
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
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Applications will be reviewed regularly and interviews may take place before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
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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