At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our school clean, safe, and well-maintained while supporting events.
- Company: Join a vibrant school community dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive pay, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for overtime and holiday cover, plus a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Be a key player in creating a safe and welcoming environment for students.
- Qualifications: Strong sense of responsibility and ability to work independently.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35892 £ per year.
Overall purpose of job
To ensure the school premises are clean, secure, safe and well maintained.
Responsibilities
- Locking and unlocking the buildings as required.
- Assisting users with setting up facilities such as chairs and tables.
- Managing pre‑planned maintenance, daily establishment requirements and problem resolution.
- Undertaking minor repairs to fixtures and fittings.
- Ensuring plant and equipment is maintained to the required standard.
- Grounds maintenance.
- Assisting with the organisation of school refurbishments.
- Porterage around the school site.
- Monitoring the premises for hazards, carrying out repairs or reporting problems as necessary.
- Ensuring all stakeholders adhere to the school's Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Other duties: holiday cover, overtime work in agreement with the School Office Manager, emergency call‑outs, general cleaning, animal care during school holidays, supervision of contractors, painting and decorating, general maintenance and repairs, health and safety checks, sweeping/salting and maintaining clear footpaths and car parks, litter collection, and other tasks as required.
The role requires significant periods of lone work and demands a high degree of responsibility, professionalism, and initiative.
Health and Safety
Take reasonable care of own and others' health and safety; cooperate on all health and safety issues; use appropriate equipment as trained; carry out risk assessments; maintain records; ensure equipment is maintained; report concerns to the Headteacher or School Office Manager promptly; and complete tasks safely.
Safeguarding
All staff must ensure the school's safeguarding policies are followed, raise concerns in line with policy, attend suitable training, and support safeguarding and health and safety responsibilities within the school.
Holidays and Flexibility
Holidays should be taken in agreement with the Headteacher and School Office Manager.
Postholders are expected to be flexible and may be asked to perform duties commensurate with the post's responsibilities.
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Caretaker (Part time 25 hours per week) in Widnes employer: The Raise Academy
As a part-time Caretaker at our school, you will join a supportive and dedicated team committed to providing a safe and well-maintained environment for our students and staff. We offer a flexible work schedule, opportunities for professional development, and a strong emphasis on health and safety, ensuring that you can thrive in your role while making a meaningful impact in the community. Our inclusive work culture values initiative and responsibility, making it an excellent place for those looking to contribute positively to the educational experience.
