Overview
JOB PURPOSE: The main purpose of this post is to assist and deputise for the Site Manager in order to ensure the site offers a safe, clean, and pleasant environment conducive to the provision of education. Ensuring health and safety standards are adhered to at all times, co-ordinating and overseeing the work of our team of cleaners and liaising with onsite contractors. The Caretaker will provide an essential function which will ensure the school operates smoothly. The Caretaker will deputise for the Site Manager, supervise the cleaning staff and support the Site Manager with the following duties.
Responsibilities
* Site Management and Maintenance: Ensure the routine and emergency opening and closing of school premises as required, including out of school hours.
* Maintain the security of the school site; all buildings, contents and grounds, including the operation of fire and burglar alarms and assisting with monitoring CCTV systems. Ensure key holder responsibilities are adhered to. Report potential security breaches and respond to alarms or 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 necessary repairs are actioned.
* Assist with maintenance of buildings, fixtures, fittings, furniture, equipment and open areas within the site; where possible, personally carry out an element of planned maintenance or repair work.
* Ensure contractors and external visitors comply with security and health and safety whilst on the school premises. Supervise, monitor, inspect and record work undertaken by external contractors, liaising with contractors before and during the work to ensure safe and satisfactory completion.
* Assist with maintenance and operation of heating, lighting, ventilation plant and equipment, following codes of practice.
* In consultation with the Site Manager, be aware of the use and measures taken for control of hazardous or noxious chemicals or materials.
* Organise, move and set out furniture to meet the day-to-day operation needs of the Academy.
* Health and Safety: Ensure a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation; adhere to the Health and Safety Policy at all times; use equipment and complete tasks safely in accordance with risk assessments; undertake safety audits as required and assist with risk assessments as needed.
* Cleaning Duties: Monitor the cleaning rota, identify areas of concern, and support in training and ensuring standards are maintained; in the absence of the Site Manager, reorganise staff duties to cover priority cleaning areas; perform daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, including litter picking and waste disposal; undertake emergency cleaning duties as required (e.g., gritting, spillages).
* Administrative and Financial Duties: Manage stock to ensure continuous availability of products, materials, equipment and services at the site; complete necessary paperwork and records (time-sheets, orders, completion certificates, and other documents).
* Associated Duties: Portering of items as required; keep the site and grounds tidy; attend meetings and undertake training; support the academy vision and Improvement Plan; contribute to extra-curricular activities and safeguarding; work within the health and safety policy and equality objectives; maintain professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and relations with students, parents and colleagues.
* Any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post as directed by the Headteacher.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
* Essential: Knowledge of policies and procedures related to school security and Health and Safety regulations; basic ICT skills; practical caretaking skills including cleaning, manual handling and minor repairs; excellent communication with staff, students and external contractors; good time management and prioritisation; ability to make decisions out of hours when senior staff are not present; safe storage of equipment and consumables; responsible key holder for locking/unlocking premises; ability to relate well to children and adults in a school environment.
* Desirable: Awareness of COSHH regulations; ability to manage relationships with external contractors.
Attitude and Approach
* Positive and proactive; professional but approachable demeanour in relating to all members of the school community.
Terms and Benefits
* Flexible working: cover for the Site Manager during holidays and sickness; occasional Saturday work for deep cleaning or on-site lettings (paid as additional hours).
* Holiday entitlement: 26 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of service.
* Hours: 36.25 hours per week; salary on a salaried basis with overtime not paid unless due to exceptional circumstances.
* Benefits: Free on-site parking; on-site canteen; staff room with free refreshments; Employee Assistance Programme; Occupational Health and Counselling services; CPD opportunities; supportive team and governing bodies; no-smoking policy on site.
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