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Caretaker

United Kingdom

Property & Construction jobs >> Skilled Trade

Negotiable

Permanent

Name Confidential

Description

Main purpose, Must be available to start IMMEDIATELY HAVE ENHANCED DBS CHECK, Shift times: 8 till 12, 9 till 1 or 10 till 2
The Caretaker is responsible for:
* Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes buildings and grounds
* Carrying out cleaning, handyperson activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage, and minor repairs
* Some supervision of school cleaning staff
* Promoting health and safety around the school
Duties and responsibilities
General duties
* Carry out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school
* Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings, and report any issues to Site Manager
* Carry out small repairs and DIY projects
* Arrange larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractors
Cleaning
* Carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of waste
* Carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and cleaning up spillages
* Arrange an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchen, dining areas, food tech areas and other frequently used spaces on school premises
* Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products, including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels
Security
* 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 headteacher 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 on legionella risk, play equipment, safety equipment, and any hazards on school premises; report any problems to the Site Manager
* Provide safe access to the school in cold weather conditions
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
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 that the school office manager will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-582
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 0

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