Caretaker

Vision for Education - Northampton; Corby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Corby is seeking a dedicated School Caretaker to maintain a safe and high-quality learning environment. The role involves managing site operations, ensuring security, and conducting maintenance checks. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the school community, with potential for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Caretaker or Facilities Manager.
• DBS on the update service required.

Responsibilities

• Manage site security, cleaning, and maintenance.
• Conduct regular health and safety checks.
• Monitor contractors and ensure compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Health and Safety

Job description

School Caretaker

Corby

ASAP start

£25,000-£26,000 Per Annum

As a School Caretaker at a secondary school in Corby, you will make a difference in the school's community on a daily basis by contributing to the provision of a safe, high-quality learning environment. The working hours are 7am-3pm and this position could become permanent for the right person.

To be responsible along with the Site Supervisor for all aspects of Site Management including a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the fabric and grounds of the Academy. This includes Security, Cleaning, monitoring Contracts and Contractors, Planned Maintenance (PPM) and minor repairs and refurbishments.

• To provide advice on long and short-term maintenance requirements to support a cost effective maintenance program which reduces risk.
• To work with the Site Supervisor (where applicable) and Core Facilities & Estates teams to arrange quotations; striving to achieve high quality, value for money services.
• To be responsible for regular, pro-active maintenance checks (including statutory/PPM) and initiating any required follow-up actions as appropriate.
• To select and appoint approved Contractors for reactive and planned maintenance tasks in areas such as heating, lighting and plumbing, ensuring the Trust s procedures are adhered to at all times.
• To be responsible for monitoring contractors working on site and ensuring work is completed to the required standard and value for money is achieved.
• To be responsible for the regular testing of all building systems such as Heating, Cooling, Lighting and Security & Safety.
• To be responsible for ensuring the security of Academy buildings at all times.
• To act as a designated key holder, providing out of hours and emergency access to the academy site on a Rota basis or as required.

To be responsible for regular scheduled Health and Safety checks of buildings, grounds, safety systems (including compliance with Fire Safety & Legionella regulations) and equipment. To ensure the completion and regular review of the Premises records

Requirements

To be considered for the role of School Caretaker you will:

• Experience of working as a Caretaker or Facilities Manager in a previous role
• Have a DBS on the update service
• Following all health and safety procedures
• A passion for working for a school
• An ability to work as part of a team

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call (phone number removed) or email (url removed)