Caretaker Required
Great Oaks College is a specialist independent college for young adults with Special Educational Needs.
We are in a transitional period of relocating to two new sites in Sunbury-on-Thames (Surrey) and Hounslow.
The college provides further educational opportunities to students aged 19-25 with moderate, severe and profound and multiple learning difficulties, many of whom also have other needs such as physical disabilities, sensory impairments and autism. We run three Pathways: Vocational, Life and Living and Engagement for Life.
We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to join our dedicated team of a specialist college for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities. Your role will involve maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and security of the premises, carrying out minor repairs, and supporting a positive environment for students and staff. Experience in a similar role is preferred, and an understanding of working around individuals with special needs is essential.
Great Oaks College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and anyone applying to work at the College is expected to share this commitment.
This position is subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS check with adult barring and references being received. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of a twenty-six working week probation period.
We value our employees and offer a supportive and engaging environment, comprehensive induction, inset and excellent continuous professional development training sessions, NEST pension scheme, access to staff discounts, and other wellbeing benefits:
Inner London Payscale
An employee assistance programme
Access to Private Doctors and Nurses 24/7 free of charge
Daily staff breakfasts including fruits, cereal and toast
Eligibility for Blue Light Card
Cycle to work scheme
Free eye test for identified staff
Employee referral reward
To apply, please complete and email the application form to hr@greatoakscollege.com
Closing Date: Friday 24.10.2025 at 8am
Interview Date: TBC 2025
Start Date: December 2025
Contract Type: Permanent (all year)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Caretaker 1st position: 7.30am – 3.30pm
Caretaker 2nd position: 10am – 6pm
Additional hours from time to time
Pay Scale: Inner London Pay Scale 4 between points 4 £30,987 and point 10 £32,346 for the full time
