Caretaker

Southfield Park Primary School; Epsom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Epsom is seeking a motivated School Caretaker to manage the security and maintenance of its buildings. The ideal candidate will have building and maintenance experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Responsibilities include managing contractors, maintaining schedules, and prioritising tasks effectively. A competitive pension scheme and development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive defined benefit local government pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Family friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Lifestyle and retail discounts

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven building and maintenance experience, ideally in a school environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Capability to organise workload and prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and caretaking services to the school.
• Manage maintenance of the school buildings and grounds.
• Work with external contractors for emergency and routine matters.

Skills

Building and maintenance experience

Clear communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Job description

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We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, proactive, skilled and reliable individual to take on the role of School Caretaker at Southfield Park Primary School. We believe this is a great opportunity for an individual with proven building and maintenance experience, ideally within a school environment to join our friendly, inclusive and aspirational team of teaching and support staff.

The successful candidate will provide a security and caretaking service to the school and managing a high level of maintenance of the school buildings and grounds. They will work with external contractors for both emergency and routine matters and facilitate the estates management of the school and external events/lettings. They will work closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager to ensure cost effective use of materials and equipment, carry out risk assessments, maintain maintenance schedules and monitor performance of outside contractors.

It is essential the successful candidate can organise their own workload and effectively prioritise tasks whilst having a flexible approach to their work. They must enjoy working as part of a team, be adaptable and supportive of colleagues. They must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

•Highly competitive defined benefit local government pension scheme

• Family friendly policies

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Lifestyle and retail discounts

• Training and development opportunities

Please get in touch for more informaiton or to arrange a tour.

Safeguarding Statement

Southfield Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to criminal records and references checks. Southfield Park is an equal opportunities employer.

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We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, proactive, skilled and reliable individual to take on the role of School Caretaker at Southfield Park Primary School. We believe this is a great opportunity for an individual with proven building and maintenance experience, ideally within a school environment to join our friendly, inclusive and aspirational team of teaching and support staff.

The successful candidate will provide a security and caretaking service to the school and managing a high level of maintenance of the school buildings and grounds. They will work with external contractors for both emergency and routine matters and facilitate the estates management of the school and external events/lettings. They will work closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager to ensure cost effective use of materials and equipment, carry out risk assessments, maintain maintenance schedules and monitor performance of outside contractors.

It is essential the successful candidate can organise their own workload and effectively prioritise tasks whilst having a flexible approach to their work. They must enjoy working as part of a team, be adaptable and supportive of colleagues. They must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Benefits:

•Highly competitive defined benefit local government pension scheme

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Family friendly policies

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Lifestyle and retail discounts

• Training and development opportunities

Please get in touch for more informaiton or to arrange a tour.

Safeguarding Statement

Southfield Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to criminal records and references checks. Southfield Park is an equal opportunities employer.