To contribute to the smooth running of the School by carrying out a range of caretaking duties including security and supervision of the site and related equipment, and other caretaking duties including porterage, cleaning and maintenance. Supervision of cleaning staff/work.
- Health & Safety and security of the site and related resources.
- Undertaking effective supervision of the school site
- Undertaking effective maintenance of the school site
- The duties of the post as outlined will be subject to the appropriate risk assessment, safe systems of work and appropriate equipment being available and the relevant competencies of the postholder.
Security and Supervision
- To act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds. The routine and non-routine opening/ locking up of the premises and grounds. Responding to calls outside normal working hours as a result of break-ins etc. and or/the setting off of the burglar alarm(s).
- Providing access, where possible, to the premises and classrooms in the event of snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations.
- Dealing with enquiries (when appropriate) from officers and employees of the Local Education Authority, workers and contractors and, where appropriate, advising the Facilities Managerof their presence.
- Attempting to prevent unauthorised access onto the school premises or grounds. Dealing with Caretaking and maintenance issues as directed by the Facilities Manager.
- Undertaking cleaning of allocated area(s), and secondary cleaning.
- Washing internal walls e.g. classrooms, corridors, including cleaning at a high level where appropriate safety equipment is available and a safe system of work has been defined in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.
- Washing and cleaning of diffusers and replacing bulbs/tubes.
- Monitoring the standards of cleanliness of the premises and furnishings and reporting any deficiencies to the Facilities Manager.
- Drawing the attention of the Facilities Managerto any repairs or maintenance work required at the premises which is beyond the competence of the site staff.
- Carrying out first line repairs and maintenance including: -
- plumbing work – e.g. repairing a leaking pipe, simple installation work, such as plumbing in a new tap, or replacing washer etc.
- redecoration as appropriate
- plastering work such as repairing cracked or broken plaster, making good, damaged walls for example, following the removal of say, shelving or similar fittings;
- fencing and boundary repairs, e.g. mending broken fencing panels or stakes, repairing holes in chain link fences etc;
- Glazing work, such as replacing smaller windows, re-beading or re-puttying glass panes, internal and external. Note: Specialist contractors would be used for repairs to large window panes or double-glazed units or window at a high level;
- Ensuring that all areas within the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free-flowing and clean. · Taking delivery of stores, materials and other goods and conveying them to their points of distribution. Dispatching laundry, goods, materials etc. · Operating the heating plant so that the required temperatures are maintained in the premises and an adequate supply of hot water is available. Carrying out frost precaution procedures. (only if Facilities Manager/ Assistant Site Manager are not available)
- Ensuring that all caretaking and cleaning equipment is in a safe and working condition and arranging for repair as appropriate.
- Carrying out routine procedures or checks on ancillary equipment, e.g. checking batteries, automatic pumps and areas subject to flooding.
- Carrying out school-based procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage.
Other duties
- Testing portable electrical equipment if trained and accredited to do so.
- Planning of own workload and the planning and allocation of duties/hours of work.
- Advising the Facilities Managerof the hours worked outside of normal allocated hours.
General
- At all times to carry out the duties in accordance with school-based policies and Health and Safety procedures.
- Such other duties relating to the use of the premises as may be necessary from time to time in accordance with established local practice or within the reasonable requirements of the Headteacher and Governing Body.
- The duties may be varied by the Headteacher and/or Governing Body to meet changed circumstances in a manner compatible with the post held.
- To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
- To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace
- Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy
- The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,290.00-£26,698.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/06/2025
Reference ID: CaretakerJune 2025
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