Caretaker

Job Description and Person Specification: Caretaker

Burstow Park School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Job details

Job title: Caretaker

Salary: circa £30k subject to experience

Hours: Full time – working hours by negotiation

Contract type: full-time working across multiple sites.

Reporting to: Projects Manager

Main purpose

The Caretaker is responsible for:

Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes buildings and grounds across 2 sites.

Carrying out cleaning, handyperson activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage, and repairs. Liaising with existing caretaker when jobs outside of remit are required.

Promoting health and safety around the school

All other aspects of site management, such as supervising external contractors

Duties and responsibilities

General duties

Carry out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school

Carry out a daily site check for safety and welfare of children/staff. Correct issues as required.

Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings, and report any issues that are not easily rectified to existing caretaker/line Manager

Carry out repairs and DIY projects as required

Arrange larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractors.

Cleaning:

Carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking, wall cleaning and arranging the disposal of waste

Carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and cleaning up spillages

Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products, including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels

Security:

Maintain the security of the school premises as a key holder (external key holder active at present)

Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out of school hours when necessary

Check at the end of the day that all windows, doors and gates are locked, lights switched off, and electrical appliances are turned off

Set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches, and respond to any alarms or other call-outs following agreed procedures

Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned

Advise the Projects MAnager on all matters relating to school security and safety

Health and safety:

Ensure a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation

Carry out and record regular health and safety checks, including legionella monitoring, emergency lighting testing, fire alarm testing and drills, any hazards on school premises; report any problems to Line Manager

Provide safe access to the school in cold weather conditions

Monitor the work of contractors, ensuring safe working practice and quality of work

Ensure all medical supplies are to date including Defib.

Responsibilities:

Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people

Comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, and equal opportunities, and report all concerns to an appropriate person

Take appropriate action to identify, evaluate and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the school working environment

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

Establish constructive relationships and communication with all staff and other agencies/professionals

Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Ensure that cleaning staff carry out their duties professionally and effectively

Ensure contractors and external visitors comply with security and health and safety while on school premises.

Other areas of responsibility

Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher.

Person specification

CRITERIA QUALITIES

Experience:

School Caretaking within SEND environment, desirable but not essential. Relevant experience considered Building maintenance Security, including alarm systems Cleaning work Some ‘DIY’ Working with contractors DBS registered, or willing to undergo an Enhanced Check

Skills and knowledge:

Good knowledge of health and safety regulations Ability to work flexibly, independently and as part of a team General ‘DIY’ skills Ability to plan, organise and prioritise

Personal qualities:

A commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and reputation of the school Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively A commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times Commitment to safeguarding and equality Willingness to embrace change positively Ability to deal with difficult situations effectively Ability to work flexibly and out of school hours as required A commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all pupils

Pay: £25,420.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person