School Caretaker

Engage 3; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider in Croydon is seeking an experienced School Caretaker. You will be responsible for maintaining the school premises, ensuring safety and security, and managing relationships with staff and visitors. Ideal candidates should have a background in facilities management and demonstrate strong organizational skills. This role is pivotal in maintaining the school's overall environment, making it a key position within the institution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a caretaker or in a similar role.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from parents and visitors.
• Strong organizational and maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the good order and maintenance of the school.
• Oversee the safety and security of the premises.
• Manage deliveries and maintain equipment.

Skills

Experience managing a school campus

Supervision of contractors

Good communication skills

Job description

School Caretaker required for a Primary School in Croydon

At Engage Education, we’re currently recruiting for a School Caretaker position in Croydon after building a strong relationship with a local grouping of schools. They are looking for an experienced school caretaker with experience managing a school campus.

Our Engage Services team specialise in the placement of non classroom based staff including Administrators, HR, Finance and Facilities.

About the role

As a School Caretaker, you’ll be an experienced facilities professional who supervises work across the school with both external and internal contractors. You will have keyholder responsibilities and will be expected to:

Ensure the good order and maintenance of the building and grounds, both on a daily basis and long-term basis.

Ensure the safety and security of the school premises and its contents, staff and pupils.

Manage and maintain furniture and equipment in the school.

Receive deliveries of school equipment, ensuring that they are quickly and efficiently moved on to the appropriate area/department.

Carry out specified cleaning responsibilities.

Assist public relations by responding to parents and site visitors in a helpful manner.

Maintain good relations with the Headteacher, teachers, non-teaching staff, pupils, parents and governors.

To cover the Premises Manager when on annual...