Caretaker

Woolmer Hill School; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolmer Hill School is seeking a practical and reliable Premises/Facilities Officer to oversee daily care, security, and maintenance of the school site. You will work closely with the Headteacher, Office Manager and staff to keep the site safe, clean and ready for pupils each day.

The role includes opening and securing the site, performing health and safety checks, basic repairs, monitoring site systems, maintaining grounds, and coordinating with contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience in premises, facilities or site maintenance is desirable.
• Good understanding of health and safety within a school environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school site each day.
• Carrying out daily health and safety and site checks.
• Ensuring classrooms and outdoor spaces are safe and ready for use.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and basic repairs.
• Reporting faults and monitoring site systems.
• Maintaining grounds and moving equipment as needed.
• Supporting safe operation of fire, security and emergency procedures.
• Coordinating deliveries and contractors on site.
• Maintaining records of maintenance or safety concerns.
• Ensuring SEN Unit and specialist areas are well maintained.

Skills

Maintenance

Health & safety

Communication

Organisation

Independent working

Job description

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day care, security and maintenance of our school buildings and grounds. You will work closely with the Headteacher, Office Manager and wider staff team to ensure that the school site is safe, well maintained and ready for the school day. The role will include:

• Opening and securing the school site each day.
• Carrying out daily health and safety and site checks.
• Ensuring classrooms, communal areas and external spaces are safe and ready for use.
• Undertaking routine maintenance, repairs and basic DIY.
• Monitoring heating, lighting, water and other site systems and reporting faults.
• Maintaining the school grounds, including litter picking and basic outdoor maintenance.
• Supporting the safe operation of the school's fire, security and emergency procedures.
• Managing deliveries and contractors attending the site.
• Maintaining appropriate records and reporting maintenance or health and safety concerns.
• Ensuring the SEN Unit and other specialist areas are maintained to a high standard.
• Supporting statutory testing and compliance arrangements.
• Moving furniture, equipment and resources when required.
• Responding appropriately to emergencies and unexpected site issues.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, including those with additional needs.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Practical, dependable and well organised.
• Able to work independently and use initiative.
• Confident undertaking basic maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledgeable about health and safety and maintaining a school site.
• Reliable and able to prioritise competing demands.
• Friendly and approachable, with good communication skills.
• Able to work effectively with staff, contractors, pupils and visitors.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Flexible and willing to respond to the changing needs of a busy primary school.

Previous experience of working in a school or similar setting would be desirable, but we would also welcome applications from candidates with relevant premises, maintenance or facilities experience., We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• A friendly and supportive school community.
• A varied and rewarding role within a busy 2FE primary school.
• The opportunity to make a direct contribution to the safety and wellbeing of our pupils.
• A supportive leadership and administrative team.
• Access to relevant training and professional development.
• Local Government pension scheme and other Hertfordshire employment benefits, subject to eligibility.