Caretaker (Part-time, 25 hours per week)

Line Manager: School Office Manager

Overall purpose of job: To ensure the school premises are clean, secure, safe and well maintained.

Main duties:

· Locking and unlocking the buildings, as required.

· Assisting users with setting up facilities such as chairs, tables etc.

· Dealing efficiently with pre-planned maintenance, day-to-day establishment requirements and problems that may arise.

· Undertaking minor repairs to fixtures and fittings.

· Ensure all plant and equipment is maintained to the required standard.

· Grounds maintenance.

· Assisting with the organisation of school refurbishments.

· Porterage around the school site/s.

· Monitoring the premises for any hazards, carrying out repairs or reporting problems, where necessary.

· Ensuring that all stakeholders adhere to the school’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Health and safety:

· Taking reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others.

· Co-operating on all issues involving health and safety.

· Using the appropriate work equipment provided, in accordance with training and instructions.

· Carry out risk assessments.

· Maintain appropriate record keeping.

· Ensure all equipment is maintained effectively, in line with statutory requirements.

· Not interfering or misusing anything provided for health, safety and welfare.

· Reporting any health and safety concerns to the Headteacher/School Office Manager, as soon as possible.

· Ensuring all tasks are completed in a safe manner.

Other duties:

· Holiday/cover, as required.

· Overtime work, when required and in agreement with the School Office Manager.

· Respond to emergency call outs and take action, as required.

· General cleaning, when required.

· Animal care during school holidays

· Supervision of contractors.

· Painting and decorating, general maintenance and repairs.

· Health and safety checks, in line with legislation.

· Sweeping/salting and keeping clear school footpaths and car parks.

· Litter collection around the school sites.

· Any other duties that may be required.

· This role requires significant periods of lone work and as such, the postholder will need to display a high degree of responsibility and professionalism in their work.

The ability to use own initiative is essential.

Safeguarding:

· All staff have a responsibility to ensure that all school Safeguarding Policies are adhered to, at all times and that concerns are raised, in line with School Policy.

· A commitment to attend suitable training, to support safeguarding and health and safety responsibilities within the school.

· Attendance at specific staff training sessions, or INSET days, in line with safeguarding and health and safety legislation.

Holidays:

· Holidays should be taken, in agreement and negotiation with the Headteacher and School Office Manager.

· Note: Post holders will be expected to be flexible in undertaking duties and responsibilities attached to their post and may be asked to perform duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.

· Working hours Mon - Fri (8.30-1.30)

· Access to training and CPD including further professional qualifications.

· Specialist training where required

· Cycle to work scheme

· Flexible and supportive approach to work

· Free lunch at school

· Free parking (including charging stations on most sites)

· Nursery benefits

· Perkbox - vouchers, discounts and wellbeing

• Full driver’s licence.

• A H&S qualification

• Experience coordinating premises improvements

The successful candidate would be expected to maintain a well-organised, creative, safe and friendly environment for living and learning and hence enhance the ethos of the school. Candidates are asked to address as many of the person specifications as possible in their application.

· Good Numeracy and Literacy skills

· Experience that supports maintenance of an aspect of buildings or premises

· Experience that is transferrable to the role

· Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice – health and safety

· Ability to use a range of tools and equipment, ensuring safe handling and storage

· Ability and willingness to work as part of a team

· Ability to use own initiative

· Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with internal and external personnel, contractors and suppliers

· Understanding of school roles and responsibilities

· Willingness to participate in training and development

· Ability to carry out basic repairs, for example, painting and decorating