Janitor - Mid Yell Junior High School - SIC08534

Under the direction of the Head Teacher, the Janitor will be responsible for:

• The security of the premises and its contents, including the operation of fire and security systems and keyholding responsibilities. This will involve patrolling all areas of the premises and playgrounds.
• The lighting and heating within the premises, including maintenance and operation of heating plant where required, replacing light bulbs and tubes, etc.
• Scheduling maintenance and alarm checks, taking into account school activities, at least a term in advance.
• Porterage duties including storekeeping.
• Handyperson duties including carrying out minor repairs to fabric and furnishings within the buildings. This also includes grass cutting duties and some grounds maintenance.
• In winter, the gritting and clearing of paths and steps to ensure general safety around the school grounds.
• Undertaking initial checks or inspections and identifying major repair works required and reporting these to the Head Teacher.
• Liaising with operatives from Building Services or other Departments within the Authority and other agencies to ensure appropriate paperwork is completed prior to any works taking place in the buildings.
• Ensuring relevant health and safety measures have been put in place prior to any works being carried out and relaying these to the Head Teacher and other staff.
• Assisting in school lets, usually outwith normal working hours, and providing necessary equipment (including ICT) and resources as required.
• Assisting in securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils whilst in the school environs particularly prior to the school day during morning mid-day and afternoon breaks and at the end of a school day.
• Undertaking routine and emergency cleaning duties as required within the whole premises including environs and grounds e.g., removal of graffiti from walls and doors, accidental spillage etc.
• Participating in the various school administrative procedures relating to maintenance activities, energy conservation and anti-vandalism measures.
• Accepting deliveries made to the school, and checking delivery notes and invoices.
• From time to time, the Council may require the postholder to undertake duties outside those specified.

More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert.

Mid Yell Junior High School is a non-denominational school located in Mid Yell, Yell. It provides nursery, primary and secondary education, up to S4, for children from Central, Mid and East Yell for Primary and the whole island of Yell for Secondary. The structure of the school is 1 nursery class, 2 composite primary classes and a class for each of the S1-4 years. There is currently a total of 90 pupils on the roll. The school is managed by a Head Teacher and 1 Depute Head Teacher. The current staffing complement is 16 teachers assisted by support staff as required to meet school demands.

The grade of this post is G. Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour. Temporary Part Time post for 40.0 Hours per Week, 40 weeks per year plus 6.40 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday to be taken during school holidays.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made. A relocation package does not apply to this post. We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland. You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited. We are happy to talk flexible working.

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Mid Yell Junior High School, Yell, Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Mark Lawson, Head Teacher - 01595 745050 - mark.lawson@shetland.gov.uk

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland: Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.