Caretaker

TipTopJob; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An expanding multi-academy trust seeks a dedicated Caretaker to ensure safety and maintenance across their school sites. This role involves managing security, conducting essential safety checks, and maintaining a welcoming environment for students and staff. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction or maintenance, alongside strong communication and teamwork skills. Join a forward-thinking educational institution where your contributions will help shape a safe and nurturing environment for learning. Apply now to be part of this rewarding opportunity!

Qualifications

• Clear communication and teamwork skills are essential for this role.
• A background in construction or maintenance is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage security issues and contractor access during holidays.
• Conduct monthly Legionella testing and maintain safety records.
• Interact courteously with staff, parents, and visitors.

Skills

Clear Communication

Teamwork

Responsibility

Prioritization

Health and Safety Compliance

Technical Proficiency in Maintenance

Education

Good Level of Literacy

Good Level of Numeracy

Background in Construction or Maintenance

Job description

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Location: Surlingham, Norwich NR14 7DQ

Salary: FTE GBP 24,027 - GBP 24,404 per annum; Pro-rata GBP 9,022 - GBP 9,329 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00 - 10:00 (flexible hours considered)

The Primary School and Nursery are members of the Education Trust, an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools.

The Role

The school caretaker reports to the headteacher and office manager, responsible for security management of both sites, maintaining buildings and outdoor areas, ensuring furniture, fittings, and outdoor play equipment are safe and compliant with HSE standards, and maintaining the school's appearance inside and outside.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key holder, managing minor security issues and contractor access during holidays.
• Prepare the school site, rooms, and work areas, including operation of heating and lighting.
• Conduct monthly Legionella testing (training provided).
• Perform weekly flushing testing.
• Inspect and record monthly play equipment condition.
• Weekly fire alarm testing at both sites.
• Handle porterage duties, including setting up furniture and equipment for activities.
• Undertake basic DIY tasks as a competent handyman.
• Report major repairs to the Office Manager.
• Interact courteously with staff, parents, pupils, and visitors.
• Meet and oversee contractors and deliveries during holidays.
• Maintain health and safety records, understand COSHH regulations, and participate in relevant training.
• Attend meetings with the Schools Property Maintenance Adviser and assist in planning maintenance works.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential competencies include clear and tactful communication, positive relationship-building, teamwork, responsibility, prioritization, and meeting deadlines.

Professional Competencies

• Understanding and compliance with Health and Safety Regulations.
• Technical proficiency related to maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work independently and reliably.

Qualifications and experience required include a good level of literacy and numeracy, and a background in construction or maintenance.

To apply, visit the following link to complete your application: Application Link.

Closing date: 22nd May 2025

Interview date: 2nd June 2025