Caretaker

Aldridge School - A Science College; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on everyday purchases (Eden)

Health plan (UK Health Care)

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Aldridge School - A Science College in Aldridge is seeking a Caretaker to safeguard and maintain its facilities. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will manage security, basic repairs, and daily site upkeep to support a safe learning environment.

The role involves monitoring utilities, coordinating event set-ups, and ensuring safety compliance across the campus. A full driving licence and previous caretaking experience are desirable assets.

Qualifications

• Educated to a satisfactory standard with good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Open, secure and monitor school buildings and grounds.
• Act as a key holder and respond to emergency call-outs.
• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and caretaking duties.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of external areas.
• Undertake health and safety checks, testing and record keeping.
• Support site security, alarm systems and contractor access.
• Set up rooms and facilities for school events and lettings.
• Monitor heating, lighting, water systems and energy usage.
• Receive deliveries and carry out porterage duties.
• Assist with the inspection and maintenance of school vehicles and swimming pool facilities.

Skills

Driving licence

Caretaking experience

Repairs skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

COSHH knowledge (desirable)

ICT skills

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Job Title: Caretaker

Location: Aldridge

At Aldridge School we aim to ensure that every young person achieves their potential by providing an education that challenges them intellectually and offers them a wide range of opportunities to develop and stretch their unique talents and interests.

We believe that education is more than just grades. Grades are certainly the 'passport' that pupils need to move on to the next stage of their lives, and we will do whatever it takes to ensure they are able to achieve their aspirations. However, the real art of education is to develop confident, resilient, and independent young people who are in possession of the 'passport' that grades provide.

We feel that our aims are best achieved by providing a challenging learning environment that is built upon a formula of high expectations, inspired and passionate teaching, and strong pastoral support.

We expect our pupils to arrive at school on time, complete their homework, bring the right equipment, and apply themselves to their studies with intellectual curiosity and academic endeavour. We have high expectations, but our staff work relentlessly to support our pupils in meeting these.

Find more information here: Aldridge School - Home

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values increasing opportunities, improving outcomes for our students. We are looking for a Caretaker to join our team. Reporting to the Facilities Manager you will undertake:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Open, secure and monitor school buildings and grounds.
• Act as a key holder and respond to emergency call-outs.
• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and caretaking duties.
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of external areas.
• Undertake health and safety checks, testing and record keeping.
• Support site security, alarm systems and contractor access.
• Set up rooms and facilities for school events and lettings.
• Monitor heating, lighting, water systems and energy usage.
• Receive deliveries and carry out porterage duties.
• Assist with the inspection and maintenance of school vehicles and swimming pool facilities.

Pay range: Grade 5 SCP 9-17

Qualifications and Skills:

Educated to a satisfactory standard with good written and verbal communication skills.

• Full driving licence.
• Experience undertaking a range of caretaking or site maintenance duties.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs and maintenance work.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, including COSHH, desirable.
• Basic ICT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office, desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

For full details of the post please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

Why The Mercian Trust?

As one Trust we share a common purpose. We call it our social mobility and social justice mission to change our communities through the very best equitable education. When we get this right, it enables our children and young people to fulfil their potential, thrive in the world of work, and make a positive contribution to the local, national and international community. Our recent achievements include:

Sustainable Growth - becoming one of the largest and most diverse trusts in the region

Social Mobility & Social Justice - National recognition for the Trust’s two selective grammar schools who the most successful on the number of local disadvantaged students passing the entrance and joining the schools

Increasing Opportunities- Opening brand-new purpose-built campus in Walsall Town Centre including an alternative provision for students at risk at permanent exclusion from mainstream schools alongside a Digital Skills Hub to provide professionals and employers

Pioneering Spirit - National recognition for pioneering work around youth mental health, including establishing an in-house multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and allied health professionals delivering interventions and providing support to vulnerable students

Outward Looking - Organising and hosting the region’s first Youth Suicide Conference (2023) and Youth Violence Conference (2024) at Villa Park

Innovation and Improvement - A multi-million-pound investment in the digital infrastructure of Trust schools and our Digital Skills Hub underpinning the ongoing transformation of how staff teach, students learn, leaders lead and the whole Trust operates in readiness for the AI-supercharged careers and workplaces of the future.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more: The Mercian Trust - Home

What can we offer you:

Benefits:

Financial, Health and Lifestyle

• discounts on everyday purchases (Eden Red)
• a comprehensive free of charge health plan (UK Health Care)
• a cycle to work scheme via Halfords

For further benefits including education sector leading CPD: The Mercian Trust - What we can offer you

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

The Mercian Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please take time to read our policies attached to this advert.