Caretaker (Part-time)

Voyage Education Partnership; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Raise Academy seeks a dedicated part-time Caretaker to maintain a safe and well-kept environment for students aged 11-16. Key responsibilities include securing premises and assisting with maintenance activities, alongside a commitment to health and safety. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the learning environment while being part of a supportive team focused on education.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Free lunch at school

Access to training and CPD

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking with charging stations

Private health support

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or similar roles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Knowledge of health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure premises are secure, safe, and well-maintained.
• Locking/unlocking buildings and assisting users.
• Monitoring premises for hazards and carrying out repairs.

Skills

Good Numeracy

Good Literacy

Basic Repairs

Use of Tools

Communication

Job description

Caretaker (Part-time) (The Raise Academy)

Location: Halton, UK

Education Phase: Secondary

Working Pattern: Part-Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Interview Date: W/C 28th April

About us

About us

The RaiseAcademy is a new school which opened in September 2024,supporting children aged11-16.

The RaiseAcademy pupils are given the opportunity to be engaged in a wide range ofvocational and practical subjects that will give them new opportunities toprogress personally, socially and academically. The curriculum is underpinnedby high quality and supportive Maths, English and Science and all lessons aretaught in small classes of up to 8 pupils, with teachers, learning mentors andpastoral/teaching assistants.

All membersof staff have a commitment and passion to deliver the best possible educationalexperiences, encouraging all students to dream big and empowering them to leadsuccessful and fulfilling lives, in a safe and protected, well-supportedatmosphere. Our aim is to reignite that love for learning that may havebeen lost at some point, through inspirational teaching and provision ofopportunity.

The RaiseAcademy provides the opportunity for you as educators and those supportingeducation to make a real difference in an environment that supports yourprofessional development.

I hope youwill want to join our team to help shape our school and create an aspirationalenvironment for our pupils. Please get in touch if you have any questionsand I look forward to hearing from you.

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Job Description

JOBDESCRIPTION

Job Title:Caretaker (part-time)

Overallpurpose of job: To ensure the school premises are clean, secure, safe and wellmaintained.

Mainduties:

· Locking and unlocking thebuildings, as required.

· Assisting users withsetting up facilities such as chairs, tables etc.

· Dealing efficiently withpre-planned maintenance, day-to-day establishment requirements and problemsthat may arise.

· Undertaking minor repairsto fixtures and fittings.

· Ensure all plant andequipment is maintained to the required standard.

· Assisting with theorganisation of school refurbishments.

· Porterage around the schoolsite/s.

· Monitoring the premises forany hazards, carrying out repairs or reporting problems, where necessary.

· Ensuring that allstakeholders adhere to the school’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Health andsafety:

· Taking reasonable care ofown health and safety and that of others.

· Co-operating on all issuesinvolving health and safety.

· Using the appropriate workequipment provided, in accordance with training and instructions.

· Carry out risk assessments.

· Ensure all equipment ismaintained effectively, in line with statutory requirements.

· Not interfering or misusinganything provided for health, safety and welfare.

· Reporting any health andsafety concerns to the Site Manager/School Office Manager, as soon as possible.

· Ensuring all tasks arecompleted in a safe manner.

Otherduties:

· Holiday/cover for the SiteManager, as required.

· Overtime work, whenrequired and in agreement with the School Office Manager.

· Respond to emergency callouts and take action, as required.

· General cleaning, whenrequired.

· Supervision of contractors.

· Painting and decorating,general maintenance and repairs.

· Health and safety checks,in line with legislation.

· Sweeping/salting andkeeping clear school footpaths and car parks.

· Litter collection aroundthe school sites.

· Any other duties that maybe required.

· This role requiressignificant periods of lone working and as such, the postholder will need todisplay a high degree of responsibility and professionalism in their work.

The abilityto use own initiative is essential.

Safeguarding:

· All staff have aresponsibility to ensure that all school Safeguarding Policies are adhered to,at all times and that concerns are raised, in line with School Policy.

· A commitment to attendsuitable training, to support safeguarding and health and safetyresponsibilities within the school.

· Attendance at specificstaff training sessions, or INSET days, in line with safeguarding and healthand safety legislation.

Holidays:

· Holidays should be taken,in agreement and negotiation with the Site Manager and School Office Manager.

· Note: Post holders will beexpected to be flexible in undertaking duties and responsibilities attached totheir post and may be asked to perform duties which reasonably correspond tothe general character of the post and are commensurate with its level ofresponsibility.

FlexibleWorking

Werecognise that attracting and retaining the highest quality candidates meansoffering a flexible working environment. We consider a variety of flexiblearrangements, including part-time roles, job-sharing, flexible start and finishtimes, and hybrid opportunities where appropriate. By adopting a flexibleapproach, we empower our staff to bring their best selves to work every day,fostering creativity, commitment, and resilience. Our teams remain diverse,motivated, and aligned with our vision of transforming children's lives throughworld-changing education. We believe that by investing in the wellbeing andprofessional fulfilment of our staff, we are also investing in the futures ofthe communities we serve.

Candidatesare encouraged to discuss flexible working from the recruitment process, inline with the statutory 'day one right' principle, and ensuring equalopportunities for all groups of prospective employees.

· Ateaching day that ends at 3.30pm

· Fantasticclassroom support

· Accessto training and CPD including further professional qualifications.

· Specialisttraining where required

· Cycleto work scheme

· Flexibleand supportive approach to work

· Freelunch at school

· Freeparking (including charging stations on most sites)

· EducationMutual – private health support - access to a 24/7 GP, free face to facecounselling, physiotherapy, nurse help-line, prescription service whenever youneed it

Desired Criteria

· Good Numeracy and Literacy skills

· Experience that supports maintenance of an aspect of buildings orpremises

· Experience that is transferrable to the role

· Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice –health and safety

· Ability to use a range of tools and equipment, ensuring safe handlingand storage

· Ability and willingness to work as part of a team

· Ability to use own initiative

· Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with internal andexternal personnel, contractors and suppliers

· Understanding of school roles and responsibilities

· Willingness to participate in training and development

· Ability to carry out basic repairs, for example, painting and decorating