Caretaker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Orleans Primary School is seeking a proactive Caretaker to manage day-to-day maintenance of the buildings and grounds. The role requires a flexible approach, safe working practices and a commitment to the school’s ethos. The post reports to the School Business Manager and supports health and safety compliance.

Hours: 36 per week, 52 weeks; salary £32,535 to £36,585; start date as soon as possible. A permanent contract with morning and afternoon shifts is offered.

Qualifications

• Good standard of maintenance and DIY experience with an understanding of health and safety parameters.
• Experience of working within an operational environment to provide day-to-day maintenance support.
• Ability to prioritise and plan own workload.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school buildings and grounds on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and maintain risk assessments.
• Support short- and long-term maintenance planning and projects.

Skills

Maintenance/DIY

Health & safety

Prioritisation

Job description

Salary: NJC 5 to 6 - SCP 12 to 20 £32,535 to £36,585

We are seeking an enthusiastic and confident individual with experience in building maintenance and security to join our friendly team at Orleans Primary School. The role involves a wide range of site maintenance and management duties, requiring a flexible, dedicated, and proactive approach, as well as a willingness to support the vision and ethos of the school.Caretaker

Contract: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, permanent contractPay Scale: NJC 5 to 6 - SCP 12 to 20 depending on experienceSalary: £32,535 to £36,585Working pattern: Morning shift 7:00am to 9:15am. Afternoon shift 12:00pm to 5:30pmClosing date for applications: midday on Wednesday 9th SeptemberInterview date: Tuesday 15th SeptemberStart Date: as soon as possiblePlease see the job description and person specification for full details of the position.

Job overview

Under the direction of the School Business Manager, the postholder will play a proactive role in the effective day-to-day operation and the ongoing short- and long-term maintenance of the school buildings and grounds. The role includes ensuring full compliance with Health and Safety requirements and maintaining up-to-date risk assessments at all times.

Job requirements

• Good standard of maintenance and DIY experience with an understanding of health and safety parameters
• Experience of working within an operational environment to provide day-to-day maintenance support
• Ability to prioritise and plan own workload

The School offers:

• A friendly and welcoming team of staff
• Supportive colleagues and strong leadership
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
• The chance to make a real difference every day to the lives of young people
• Free on-site car parking
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Safeguarding Statement

Orleans Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. A copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on our website.