Caretaker
36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Working Monday to Friday and hours to be within 06:30 to 18:30. Standard hours to be agreed but flexibility to vary start and finish times and occasionally work later into the evening to support with school events.
Salary PS5: £27,849 to £29,834 FTE. (pay award pending)
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 2 years’ and 30 days after 5 years’ service
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Caretaker to join our Premises Team at Esher. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in creating safe, welcoming environments and wants to make a meaningful contribution to school life. Working closely with our Premises Team, you will play a key role in maintaining our school buildings and grounds, helping to ensure that our students, staff and visitors enjoy a safe, clean and well-presented environment every day.
At Esher, our vision is Belong, Be More, Be Esher. As a Caretaker, you will play a vital role in supporting this vision by helping to maintain an environment where our whole school community can thrive.
Why should you consider joining us? Here is what sets us apart:
- Supportive Team: You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who will nurture your skills, guide your growth, and help you reach your full potential.
- Professional Development: We understand the importance of continuous learning.
- Impactful Work: As Caretaker, you will be an integral part of the school community ensuring the smooth running of day to day operations.
Esher High School is an excellent, high performing School and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident, ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world. Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed.
A comprehensive induction programme is provided for all new staff. Benefits include LGPS pension scheme, staff association, free gym use and ample on-site parking.
For further information regarding this role please refer to the Job description. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates. We welcome an informal tour of the school or phone conversation with the Lead Operation Joanna Fudge.
Closing Date: Friday, 10 April 2026 @8am
Interview Date: Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of closing date
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy on the school website Esher Church of England High School - Policies and Documents (esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk).
Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.