Caretaker

Islamia Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Islamia Primary School in London is seeking a hands-on Caretaker to maintain security, cleanliness and upkeep across the premises. You will work under senior staff to support school operations and ensure a safe environment.

The role covers minor repairs, housekeeping, grounds tasks, driving minibuses when required, collaboration with onsite teams and safeguarding compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a caretaking, site or maintenance role, preferably in a school or similar setting.
• Practical skills in general maintenance and basic repairs.
• Ability to carry out basic plumbing tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Multitask in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the security of the school and premises, including locking/unlocking and reporting breaches.
• Assist with cleaning, minor repairs, and upkeep of facilities and equipment.
• Assist with furniture movement and storage of supplies.
• Take responsibility for maintenance of minibuses and assist with driving when required.
• Prepare equipment/resources and operate daily equipment as instructed.
• Keep basic records as directed.
• Promote health and safety for pupils, staff and visitors at all times.
• Attend meetings and participate in training and development as required.
• Collaborate with site staff and partner schools on site.
• Follow policies including safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR.

Skills

Caretaking experience

General maintenance

Basic plumbing

Communication skills

Independent worker

Prioritisation

Multitasking in busy environments

Education

Maintenance/building qualifications

UK driving licence (minibus)

Job description

ThePost Purpose:

• To assist, under the direction/instruction of appropriate senior staff, inthe provision of maintenance and security services of school premises and sites thereby ensuring a safe and purposefully working environment.
• To contribute to the overall ethos, workand aims of the school.

PRINCIPALACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1.Maintain the security of school and related premises/areas including:
  • locking and unlocking school buildings andareas;
  • securingentrances/exits as appropriate and reporting potential security breaches;
  • assisting with regular security checks;
  • operating alarm systems where appropriate;
  • supervision of schools premises lettings;
  • Provision of emergency access to the schoolsite.
• 2.Ensure the maintenance of a clean and orderly workingenvironment, and assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the school andrelated premises/areas, including:
  • minor repairs e.g. minorplumbing, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, repairing door furniture;
  • reporting faulty equipment & other maintenancerequirements to appropriate person;
  • operating heating plant, cooling andlighting systems;
  • collecting and assembling waste forcollection;
  • undertaking cleaningduties including graffiti removal and litter-picking, and emergency cleaningduties;
  • refilling and replacing consumables e.g.soap & towels
  • undertaking routine “client” tasks inconnection with premises-related contractors, for example, cleaning and grounds maintenance;
  • undertaking activitiesto maintain a safe and clean external environment, for example, wintergritting of
  • playgrounds, paths,etc;
  • ensuring lights and other equipment areswitched off as appropriate
  • Maintenance of pond and specialist sportsequipment following specialist training.
• 3.Assist and participate in the organisation and movementof furniture within the building.
• 4.Take full responsibility for the maintenance and upkeepof all school mini buses and contribute towards driving the mini buses(school trips and visits etc) when required.
• 5.Maintain and arrange orderly and secure storage ofsupplies, and assist with the receipt, distribution, collection and dispatchof goods.
• 6.Prepare and layout routine equipment/resources/materials,and operate everyday equipment, in accordance with instructions.
• 7.Undertake basic record keeping as directed.
• 8.Treat all users of the school with courtesy andconsideration, and promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff& visitor (in accordance with appropriate health & safetylegislation) at all times.
• 9.Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of theschool.
• 10. Attend relevantmeetings and participate in training and development activities andprogrammes as required.
• 11. Appreciate andsupport the role of other professionals, and establish constructiverelationships and communicate with other agencies and professionals.
• 12. Be aware of andcomply with policies and procedures, and report all concerns to anappropriate person, in respect of:
  • child protection,
  • health, safety and security,
  • confidentiality, and
  • data protection (GDPR).
• 13. To work effectivelyin collaboration with all site staff from Islamia Girls School andBrondesbury College for Boys
• 14. Undertake theseduties within agreed departmental, service and school objectives, policiesand procedures and promote the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.

The Person Specification: EssentialCriteria

Experience & Skills:

• Experience in a caretaking, site, ormaintenance role (ideally within a school or similar setting)
• Practical skills in general maintenance andbasic repairs
• Ability to carry out basic plumbing tasks
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of ateam
• Good organisational skills and ability toprioritise workload
• Ability to multitask in a busy schoolenvironment

Personal Qualities:

• Reliable, punctual, and flexible
• Positive, proactive, and solution-focused
• Committed to working in a child-centred environment
• Professional, approachable, and respectful
• Willing to support the school’s ethos andvalues

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working in a primary school setting
• Skills and experience in decorating (paintingand general upkeep)
• Additional trade skills (e.g. plumbing,carpentry, electrical basics)
• Relevant qualifications in maintenance,building, plumbing, or a related trade
• Experience managing contractors or premisesprojects
• A full UK driving licence (for minibus use)

Safeguarding & additional Information, the post holder will beexpected to:

• Islamia Primary School is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff toshare this commitment.
• The successful candidate will be subject to anenhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures.
• Follow all school policies, includingsafeguarding, health & safety, and GDPR
• Work collaboratively with staff from partnerschools on site
• Undertake training and professionaldevelopment as required