Caretaker

Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am to 6pm, Friday 10:30am to 6pm

37 hours per week with 30-minutes unpaid for lunch each day

Are you a practical, reliable individual looking to make a real difference in a vibrant secondary school setting? The King Edmund School is seeking a full-time Caretaker to join our dedicated team.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring our premises are safe, secure and welcoming for our students, staff and visitors. From site security and maintenance to health & safety checks and supporting school events, you’ll be at the heart of our school community.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong sense of responsibility and reliability
• Basic maintenance skills and a willingness to learn more
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to upholding the ethos of our school

Why Join King Edmund School?

This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. We are creating something exceptional—step by step, brick by brick. You will be joining a committed, talented team at a time of transformation, where your role helps to shape our school’s success story.

Come and be part of something extraordinary!

The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities.  Staff benefits include free car parking, on-site gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes. 

If you are currently considering a career move, we would very much like to hear from you.  For more about our school and vision please see attached welcome letter from our Headteacher.

We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560904 to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you the opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand. 

To arrange a visit, please email your request to Mrs Andrea Atkins – HR Manager at recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number.

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

The King Edmund School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll 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.