Caretaker

Grade 4, SCP 5‑6, £25,583 - £25,989

37 hours/week, All Year Round (Mon‑Friday, split shift 6:30‑10:30 am and 2:30‑6:00 pm, 5:30 pm on Friday). Occasional evening and weekend lettings and events for which overtime will be paid, based on the hourly rate of the caretaker salary. Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026 noon.

Carrying out security procedures for School buildings and grounds. Opening and closing of School premises, including gates, doors, windows, fire exits etc., for the purpose of School use, lettings, out of School hours function, maintenance and emergency services. Regularly checking the proper operation and function of alarms and fire equipment and ensuring emergency exits are not obstructed. Liaising as necessary with the emergency services, including calling out of emergency services as required. Reporting acts of vandalism to the Headteacher and/or Police as necessary. Courier duties as required by the Headteacher, including taking cash to be banked as required. Performing security duties at the School gate before/after School.

Complying with instructions received from the Headteacher/Board of Governors concerning letting procedures and carrying out as per lettings agreement. Where requested by the Headteacher, be on site during the course of lettings to give any assistance to the hirer of the facilities hired. To ensure that functions are conducted in an orderly manner and the behaviour of the hirer is not detrimental to the site or facilities. To ensure that, where appropriate, the requirements of the Licensing Justices are met during any letting. Carry out as required by the Headteacher any necessary cleaning of areas within the letting agreement.

Check and control system functions, regularly check heating system, with due regard to appropriate safety requirements, report all defects to a qualified heating engineer and Headteacher.

Co‑operate with other nearby Schools to ensure emergency cover in the event of sickness or other absences including holiday leave. Holidays to be taken during school holidays, subject to the approval of the Headteacher.

Take delivery of post, stores materials and other goods. Unpack and store stock in conjunction with the Headteacher. Take incoming mail to the Headteachers/Secretarys office as required.

Move such items of School furniture as required, with due regard to current Health & Safety and Lifting & Handling regulations.

Supervise School cleaning staff, ensuring all areas are cleaned to required specification. Liaise with Client Services on provision of cleaning materials etc. Ensure that cleaning machinery and equipment is maintained as Client Services guidelines, reports defects as they arise.

Comply with instructions with regard to arranging the necessary facilities for the School to be used as a Polling Station as required by the Returning Officer [if/when applicable].

In conjunction with the Headteacher, implement all agreed policies. Read, record and report all meter readings as required by the Headteacher/Energy Conservation Officer. Inform Headteacher and Energy Conservation of any concerns. Liaise with the Energy Conservation Officer.

Clean sickness and spillages as required. Deal with or arrange to be dealt with all bursts, leaks, floods, fires and breakages as appropriate. Deal with, or arrange to be dealt with, all electrical and gas emergencies, making safe initially by turning off supply. Ensure access for emergency services, assist as necessary and secure premises as required. Arrange repairs etc with contractors with prior approval of the line manager.

Report all defects which require specialist repair, inspect electrical fittings and report defects as required. Replace lamps and domestic fuses as required. Regularly inspect plumbing and report/repair defects as appropriate, synchronise clocks, time switches etc., as required. Undertake minor repairs to fixtures and fittings including desks, tables and chairs as appropriate. Order and take delivery of materials to deal with repairs mentioned above. Subject to safety regulations, redecoration of any area, agreed as reasonable on instruction from Headteacher. Be responsible for the supply and availability of all hygiene materials. Remove graffiti etc. as required by Headteacher. Carry out minor repairs to School equipment as agreed with the Headteacher. Purchase materials for minor repairs. Carry out minor works in order to improve the site as required by the Headteacher and Board of Governors. Attend appropriate training courses as required by Headteacher.

Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external hard areas. Empty litter bins on a daily basis. Clean and clear all drains and gullies to ensure effective and healthy operation. Inspect outside fabric of School, report/repair defects as appropriate. Inspect all fences, gates, walls, steps, lights etc. Report/repair defects as appropriate. As required by the Headteacher, remove/obscure all graffiti. Undertake designated gardening duties. Cleaning of outside glass in entrance hall. Clear leaves, snow, ice, moss and detritus as appropriate including treatment of surfaces with salt etc. Inspect all outside areas for dangerous materials and remove, including external emergency clean up of spillage. Pruning and clearance to ensure unrestricted access and use of premises including perimeter fencing. Some gardening duties, mowing area at the front of the school, & weeding to keep area tidy. Carry out internal/external window cleaning where required. Carry out minor works in order to improve the site, as required by the Headteacher and Board of Governors. Regularly check both internally and externally for any potential danger to pupils, staff or visitors and report immediately to the Headteacher/line manager.

Enhanced DBS check and proof of permission to work in the UK. Medical clearance under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Right to work in the UK; all applicants must provide documentation. Accommodation for disabilities and assistance in applying if required. Fast‑track screening including online checks as part of shortlisting. School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to safeguarding duties.