Caretaker

University Academy Holbeach; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

University Academy Holbeach is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to join our school site team. The role requires prior caretaking experience in a school setting, along with strong organisational and time management abilities.

You will communicate confidently with staff and pupils, multitask under pressure, and apply meticulous attention to detail in maintaining facilities. Applicants should be competent in DIY, plumbing and general building maintenance, with a solid understanding of health and

Qualifications

• Experience in a caretaking role in a school setting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Confident and professional communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask with meticulous attention to detail.
• Competence in DIY, plumbing and general building maintenance.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Health and safety awareness

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

DIY skills

Plumbing

Maintenance skills

Job description

Thank you for your interest in the role of Caretaker at University Academy Holbeach.

The Role

• Have experience in a caretaking role in a school setting
• Be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills
• Communicate confidently and professionally
• Thrive under pressure, can multitask and works with meticulous attention to detail
• Be competent in DIY, plumbing and general building and maintenance skills
• Has the understanding of health and safety, including COSHH, Fire Safety and safe working practices
• The ability to identify potential hazards and take appropriate action
• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child protection within a school environment

Please see Caretaker Job Pack for full details of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

We will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Whilst every effort has been made to outline the key duties and responsibilities of the role, it is not an exhaustive list. The duties and responsibilities of the role may vary from time to time, commensurate with and without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed and would not in itself justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.