Caretaker
Highworth Grammar School, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8UD17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 July 2026 at 8am
Date listed
15 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: This is an all year round position and hours of work are Monday - Friday on a 3 week shift pattern 7am – 2.30pm (2 shifts) and 12.00pm – 7.30pm (1 Shift).
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,956pa
Pay scale
- Kent Scheme C
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a reliable and self-motivated Caretaker to join our friendly team at our very busy and successful school. You will work within a team of three and duties include responsibility for all general caretaking, school security, minor maintenance, repairs and decoration works.
The successful candidate will need to be flexible, have a good understanding of the health and safety requirements of a large site and excellent communication skills. Previous experience of working in a school would be advantageous but is not essential. You will need good time management and the ability to prioritise duties and work on your own initiative. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our school site is maintained to the highest standard, to offer all of our students the best learning environment both indoors and out.
This is an all year round position and hours of work are Monday - Friday on a 3 week shift pattern 7am – 2.30pm (2 shifts) and 12.00pm – 7.30pm (1 Shift)
What the school offers its staff
Highworth Grammar School is an over-subscribed 11 – 18, selective Girls’ school situated in the South East of England, with excellent transport links to both the rest of Kent and London.
We are a happy team, proud of our school and relentless in our efforts to give students, staff and parents/carers the very best. If you feel you can bring something extra to our organisation then we want to hear from you!
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Highworth Grammar School is committed to:
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post will require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Highworth Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1543 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Highworth Grammar School website
- Email address
- hr@highworth.kent.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01233 624910
Highworth Grammar School is an over-subscribed 11 – 18, selective girls’ school of 1553 students with 462 students in the Sixth Form (98 boys). We are situated in the South East of England, with excellent transport links to both the rest of Kent and London.
We have a longstanding tradition of academic excellence coupled with outstanding pastoral care and Highworth is indeed a great place to teach. Why not come and be a part of our exciting future?
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