Assistant Caretaker

Hours: Full-time, 52 Weeks, 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday

Your new school
Gretton School is a forward-thinking, inclusive autism specialist school located in Cambridge, welcoming children and young people aged 5-19 as day students and weekly boarders. With a strong reputation for excellence, Gretton offers a unique, integrated model of education, care, and therapy. The school is known for its high staff-to-student ratio, small class sizes, and a deeply supportive culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the lives of students.

Your new role
As Assistant Caretaker, you'll be a key member of the Site Team, helping to maintain and improve the school's facilities and environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing general maintenance, repairs, and improvements across the school site.
• Supporting school events with setup and clear-down.
• Carrying out small carpentry and painting tasks.
• Assisting with vehicle inspections and servicing arrangements.
• Handling occasional removals and furniture moves.
• Ensuring tools and equipment are used and stored safely.
• Reporting issues and initiating preventative maintenance.
• Supporting project work aligned with your skills and training.
• Upholding health and safety standards and safeguarding responsibilities.

What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for someone who is:

• Practical, proactive, and physically active.
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to juggle multiple tasks.
• Detail-oriented and committed to high standards.
• Willing to learn and develop professionally.
• Punctual and responsive to the school's evolving needs.

Desirable qualifications and experience include:

• Previous experience in general maintenance or caretaking.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations (e.g., COSHH, manual handling).
• Experience using tools safely.
• Understanding of autism or special needs education.
• Prior work in an educational setting.

What you'll get in return

• A welcoming, family-like work environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive team culture where staff wellbeing is prioritised.
• The satisfaction of working in a school that values your skills and ideas.

What you need to do now
If you're passionate about creating safe, well-maintained environments and want to be part of a school that truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding recruitment statement Gretton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. We aim to be a fair employer and are committed to equal opportunities. Gretton School does not discriminate against employees on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, disability or age.