Resident Caretaker

The Hawthorns School is a thriving prep day school for children between the ages of 2 and 13. Located on an idyllic 35-acre estate in Bletchingley, Surrey, our mission is to prepare each child for life and to inspire a love of learning. 

We are seeking to appoint an individual to the new post of Resident Caretaker to join our friendly Estates team to support all aspects of the daily operation of the School site. The day-to-day operations of the site are fundamental to the success of The Hawthorns, providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for our pupils, staff and visitors. The postholder will make a significant contribution to ensuring that all buildings and grounds are in a safe and well-maintained condition.

The successful candidate will have experience of maintenance, including buildings, grounds and facilities, in a customer-focused environment, as well as working knowledge of Health & Safety. Candidates will need to be flexible and adaptable, and able to carry out planned works, as well as respond to out-of-hours issues. Candidates must inspire high standards, show initiative and have an ability to work as part of a team. 

This is a full-time, 52-week position, living on site in School accommodation. Competitive salary commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. Full details and an application pack are available on our website or by contacting our HR Manager, Emma Mitchell hr@hawthorns.com Tel: 01883 743048.

The closing date is Monday 6 March at 9.00am. Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and the School reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate(s) be identified.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a ‘Suitability to work with children: self-declaration form’. This form must be completed and returned to HR prior to the interview taking place.