Casual Care Taker / School Keeper
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Casual Care Taker / School Keeper to undertake general duties on a casual basis to ensure that the School site can operate in a clean and secure environment. This will include opening and locking up school buildings, reporting any security concerns and ensuring the recording and safe-keeping of keys at all times.
You will be part of the Facilities team and will be responsible for the continued smooth running of the school, have good organisational and communication skills, with a flexible and adaptable approach.
You will be flexible to carry out your shifts from 0600-to 2300. The working hours will be any day of the week. Monday to Sunday.
Our School ethos is of a shared responsibility and positive contribution from all to the life and work of this busy six-day-a-week boarding and day community. This is what makes Taunton School such a thriving, energetic and well-rounded Independent School. We offer a competitive package and an outstanding environment in which to work.
For more information about working at Taunton School, and to view the detailed job description and person specification for this role, please visit the Taunton School website.
Equal Opportunities: Taunton School is an equal opportunities employe and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.
Safeguarding: Taunton School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references and a successful enhanced DBS check and a completed application form.
Closing Date
Early applications are encouraged as these will be reviewed as received.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Part-time hours: 4 - 32 per week
Salary: £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Site Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Primary & Secondary Schools
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Casual Care Taker / School Keeper roles across Taunton School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Primary & Secondary Schools.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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