Caretaker - Full-time

St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School; Chatham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School is seeking a dedicated Caretaker to ensure the upkeep of a safe and secure environment for students and staff. This role involves site maintenance, health and safety checks, and management of external contractors, requiring a flexible approach and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing as a caretaker or premises assistant.
• Understanding and empathy with children.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out or supervise site maintenance including repairs and cleaning.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Manage external contractors for cleaning and grounds maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance

Health and Safety

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

ICT Literacy

Education

Experience as a caretaker or premises assistant

Job description

The Headteacher and Governors of St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School are looking to appoint a motivated and committed Caretaker.

You will be the member of staff with responsibility for Health & Safety throughout the school and will also be confident in managing all our external contractors including, cleaning and grounds maintenance.

You will ensure that the school is fully functional at all times and take responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of a safe and secure site, to provide the best possible environment for our school community.

You will need to actively contribute towards the effective provision of site services,

Which will include the following:

• Carrying out or supervising site maintenance, including painting and decorating, general maintenance, cleaning and repairs
• Site security including lighting, grounds maintenance
• Health and safety checks, ensuring that the school is compliant with all buildings and health and safety legislation
• You will need to work to strict deadlines and budgets
• You will need experience of providing as a caretaker or premise assistant and an understanding and empathy with children.
• It is essential that you have a flexible approach, possess excellent interpersonal skills, a high degree of motivation and are committed to working in our school.
• You must be ICT literate.

Please contact the business manager for further information