Deadline is tomorrow

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    22 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Monday - Friday 52 weeks per year Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Scale 5 (12-17) + London Weighting

Additional allowances

+London weighting

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Person Specification: Essential Criteria

Experience & Skills:

  • Experience in a caretaking, site, or maintenance role (ideally within a school or similar setting)
  • Practical skills in general maintenance, buildings maintenance and basic repairs and DIY
  • Ability to carry out basic plumbing tasks
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
  • Ability to multitask in a busy school environment
  • Security, including alarm systems

Personal Qualities:

  • Reliable, punctual, and flexible
  • Positive, proactive, and solution-focused
  • Committed to working in a child-centred environment
  • Professional, approachable, and respectful
  • Willing to support the school’s ethos and values

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience working in a primary school setting
  • Skills and experience in decorating (painting and general upkeep)
  • Additional trade skills (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, electrical basics)
  • Relevant qualifications in maintenance, building, plumbing, or a related trade
  • Experience managing staff and contractors or premises projects
  • A full UK driving licence (for minibus use)

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

  • A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
  • Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
  • A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
  • Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents
  • An excellent opportunity for professional and career development

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Islamia Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Muslim, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
418 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0207 3732532

Islamia Primary School (established on 1983) is a two form entry faith based voluntary-aided school situated in North West London. We are a consistently ‘Good’ school aspires to be nothing short of excellent in all aspects of school life and we work hard to nurture and produce a generation that contributes positively to the wider community.

We are on a journey to become an ‘Outstanding’ school and the school is seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our highly dedicated team. The prospective candidate should be an ambitious, energetic and outstanding primary practitioner.

We offer:
• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents
• An excellent opportunity for professional and career development

If you feel you have the enthusiasm and commitment to contribute to the ongoing development of this successful, friendly and supportive school, we would like to hear from you. Islamia Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education Legislation.

If you are interested in this role, please email apply@islamia.brent.sch.uk

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