Caretaker including Lettings - The Cottesloe School

To work as a member of the school’s Site Team including the following responsibilities (please see job description for full details):

1. Security of premises – To be a school keyholder and to be responsible for the routine and non- routine (emergencies) opening and closing of the school site.

2. Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security including CCTV and alarm systems as required by the Site and Facilities Manager. To ensure that the heating plant and electrical systems are functional and maintained in accordance with the instructions given.

3. Monitoring and supporting the cleaning of the school premises in accordance with the approved specification. Including detailed monitoring of the contractor’s performance. Undertaking own cleaning responsibilities as per the school’s instructions. ie. to carry out emergency cleaning as required, resulting from accident, sickness, vandalism and fire.

4. Facilitate lettings and carry out associated tasks in line with the school’s lettings policy.

5. Undertake regular Health & Safety checks of buildings and grounds; fixtures, fittings and equipment as required, with support from and directed by the Site and Facilities Manager.

6. Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately.

7. Undertake some clerical duties in relation to role (eg monitoring inspection forms and time sheets, maintenance requests, orders and requisition forms).

8. Drive the school minibus as required (must hold B1 driving licence and undertake Bucks Council minibus driving assessment upon appointment).

9. Carry out basic maintenance to school premises, this may include decorating, carpentry, basic plumbing and other jobs within their capabilities.

10. Carry out gardening duties to maintain the appearance of the site including cutting back and mowing. Litter picking to be completed daily and as required, to ensure grounds are kept tidy and presentable.

We are a caring school with a highly qualified and exceptionally committed staff, who recognise the importance of creative and challenging teaching and high professional standards. All staff and students are greatly valued and emphasis on student and staff wellbeing is central to our culture., We are looking for a friendly and reliable Caretaker to join our busy Site Team working across multiple school sites as required, with responsibility for security, maintenance, cleaning, health and safety, porterage and administrative duties.

The ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends to cover lettings is essential.

Hands on experience of all the following areas would be an advantage: plumbing, decorating, carpentry, basic electrics.

The postholder will also be responsible for facilitating lettings and carrying out associated tasks in line with the school’s lettings policy.

Please contact Chris Stacey (Site and Facilities Manager) via email [email protected] or telephone 01296 688264 to discuss this role further or visit the school.