The Domestic Manager/School Caretaker will be responsible to the Bursar for the delivery of high quality and professional services to the School. These include:
- Domestic management
- Health, Safety & Security
- Risk Management
- Lettings coordination and management
Reporting to the Bursar, they will be expected to think operationally but within a strategic context, as well as to liaise confidently and diplomatically with a wide range of stakeholders. This role focuses on the teaching and pupil environmental aspects of the School e.g. mainly inside spaces. The Domestic Manager/School Caretaker must be fully in tune with the School's vision, and with the strategic objectives of the School. The Domestic Manager/School caretaker must work flexibly to oversee the School domestic and lettings operations. This is a hands‑on role and will part of the Premises on call rota.
Line management responsibility for
- Domestic team
Functional Relationships with
- Senior Leadership Team
- Teaching staff
- Professional Services & Support staff
- Visitors
- External suppliers and professional consultants
- Lettings
Main duties and responsibilities Domestic Management
- Planning, allocating and monitoring of all cleaning duties, ensuring the sufficient allocation of staff to cover all areas.
- Quality control of the cleaning performed across all areas of the School, Nursery and Headmaster's house, to ensure high standards are maintained.
- Control and manage the housekeeping budget to include sufficient stocks and the ordering of new stock.
- Ensure that all Health and Safety requirements are met, including policies, risk assessments and COSSH regulations.
- Responsible for general cleaning and all specialist cleaning tasks, including supporting the deep cleaning of the kitchen.
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Domestic Manager/School caretaker in Peterborough employer: The Peterborough School
As a Senior Nursery Practitioner at our leading Independent Day School in Peterborough, you will be part of a nurturing and dynamic environment that prioritises the growth and development of both children and staff. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and a commitment to professional development through dedicated training days, we foster a culture of support and collaboration. Enjoy unique benefits such as discounted nursery fees, free lunches, and access to fitness facilities, all while contributing to a thriving educational community dedicated to excellence in early years education.
