Caretaker

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Harlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join their secondary schools in Harlow on a full-time basis. This role involves maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and security of the school premises, ensuring a welcoming environment for staff and students. The successful candidate will be proactive and flexible, handling unforeseen tasks while ensuring compliance with safeguarding and child protection standards. If you are reliable and hardworking, ready to make a difference in the school community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and security of the school premises.
• Carry out minor repairs and assist with school events.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Maintenance skills

Security management

Flexibility

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our secondary schools in Harlow on a full-time basis, starting immediately. This position will provide cover in the absence of our regular Caretaker, with the opportunity to work for a week or more. The successful Caretaker will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and security of the school premises.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that the school building and grounds are well-maintained and secure.
2. Carry out minor repairs and maintenance as needed.
3. Monitor and manage the security of the school, including locking and unlocking the premises.
4. Assist with setting up and packing away for school events and activities.
5. Report any major maintenance or security concerns.

You will work closely with staff and students to ensure the school environment is welcoming and conducive to learning. As a Caretaker, you will also need to be flexible and proactive in handling any unforeseen tasks that arise during the school day.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you're a reliable and hardworking Caretaker ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!