Overview
Pioneer House High School – Lead Caretaker role within Prospere Learning Trust. This position involves significant caretaking/site keeping experience in a school or similar environment, with responsibility for managing estates staff, maintenance, safety, and facilities on site.
Responsibilities
* Significant experience working in a relevant discipline i.e. senior caretaking/site keeping experience in a school or similar environment.
* Knowledge of health and safety and hygiene procedures and precautions. As Lead Caretaker you will manage other estates staff including allocation and monitoring of work and performance appraisal and supervision of external contractors on site.
* Be a responsible key holder and manage maintenance, security and facilities systems on site including alarm systems, CCTV and surveillance systems.
* Hands on operational delivery of site caretaking including maintaining the cleanliness and physical appearance/environment of the designated site - inside and out, including maintenance of specialist facilities and equipment following appropriate training, where applicable.
* Main purpose of the job: You will Support the Site Manager by taking responsibility for the management of the school site and associated facilities under an agreed system of supervision, taking responsibility for the management and development of specialist facilities services within the school.
* To support the day to day management and evidencing the delivery of the schools planned preventative maintenance contract.
* Ensure that the premises operate to a high standard of health and safety and that all relevant regulations are implemented and adhered to at all times.
* To ensure that in-house testing/checks are undertaken and recorded in-line with Trust processes. This includes fire bells tests and the checking of fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and fire doors.
* To ensure that general maintenance and repairs in the school, are completed swiftly, safely and in accordance with the expectation of senior staff, taking appropriate action to address any safety hazards/unsafe practices in and around the building.
* To ensure that regular grounds maintenance and cleaning duties are undertaken, including collecting litter, emptying external waste bins, and ensuring safe access is maintained on the site in periods of severe weather conditions.
* To support the day to day operation of the estates repairs and maintenance issues desk and associated system.
* Full line management of estates and site staff including recruitment, probationary period management, performance management, absence management and staff development.
About the Role
Working for Prospere Learning Trust Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including:
Benefits
* High quality CPD for all roles
* Applications via Prospere Learning Trust – Jobs – Apply for Lead Caretaker
* DBS checks and safeguarding commitments; enhanced DBS checks and references as applicable
* We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
* Salary: £29,064 per annum; Grade 5, permanent; 35 hours per week, all year round; start date subject to pre-employment checks
* Start Date: 31st October 2025
Benefits (Con’t)
* Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
* Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
* Good holidays - 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
* Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories
* Employee Assistance Programme - free counselling and 24/7 helplines
* Credit Union - savings schemes and affordable loans
* Flexible working options - where possible
* Mental Health First Aid in every school
* Blue Light Card discounts
* bYond cashback card for everyday purchases
Legal and Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, learners and vulnerable adults. This post requires enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, and other pre-employment checks where applicable. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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