Casual Caretaker - Weekends

Hornchurch High School, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4AJ

70 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £16.14 Hourly C

Casual Caretaker - Weekends job summary

Job Overview: Casual Weekend Caretaker (School Site)

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing lettings, welcoming and assisting external groups using the school facilities, and maintaining site security to protect both the school site and users. In addition, the caretaker will carry out basic maintenance and repairs to help keep the school environment safe and well-maintained.

If you are dependable, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision, you will be a valuable addition to our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing lettings bookings, assisting external users, and ensuring facilities are used appropriately
• Monitoring and maintaining security of school buildings and grounds during weekend hours
• Conducting routine checks of the site and reporting any concerns
• Completing some compliance checks, as directed by the senior caretaker
• Performing basic maintenance tasks such as minor repairs, plumbing, or electrical work as needed and appropriate
• Responding promptly and appropriately to any incidents or emergencies
• Ensuring the site is clean, safe, and welcoming for all users
• Ensuring compliance with statutory health and safety regulations (COSHH, Fire safety, Legionella, Asbestos, etc.)
• Reporting issues to the senior caretaker and/or School Business Leader

All site staff form part of the key holder list - to act as first point of contact.

Requirements:

• Proven trustworthiness and reliability with a strong sense of responsibility
• Flexibility to work weekends as required
• Basic maintenance and repair skills, preferably with some experience in a similar role
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with school staff and external users
• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding in a school environment is an advantage

The role is casual, with shift times to be agreed on commencement.

The outlined duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder will be required to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required by the Headteacher, within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.

We are an aged 11-16 mixed comprehensive with good pupils, supportive parents and an excellent staff.

What we offer

• An opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of young students
• Friendly, supportive colleagues
• Exciting links with other school partners
• Excellent training
• The chance to join a growing school with opportunities for personal development

If you think you could be the right person for us, please complete the application form. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.

We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Headteacher: Ms S Madhvani

Hornchurch High School is part of the Partnership Learning Trust

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hornchurch High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 717 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hornchurch High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hornchurch-high-school

We are an aged 11-16 mixed comprehensive with good pupils, supportive parents and an excellent staff. We offer excellent training, exciting links with other school partners and provide opportunities for personal development. We have a vibrant work place with friendly, supportive colleagues and an excellent work/life balance.

This is an exciting time to be joining Hornchurch High School as we have new and exciting plans for the near future as we head towards an outstanding judgement from Ofsted.

Our innovative curriculum ensures that students experience a wide range of subjects and opportunities in and outside of the classroom.

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