School Caretaker

Corus Consultancy Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Corus Consultancy Limited is seeking a reliable Caretaker for a welcoming primary school in Greater London to help keep buildings and grounds safe, secure and well maintained. The role includes opening and securing the premises, basic maintenance, and ensuring the school is clean and ready for pupils and staff.

You will be dependable, hands-on and capable of prioritising tasks, with good communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding. An enhanced DBS check and references are required.

Qualifications

• Practical maintenance skills and flexible day-to-day tasks.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
• Good communication with pupils, staff and visitors.
• Understanding of health and safety, or willingness to train.
• Commitment to safeguarding and keeping children safe.
• Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references required.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school site in line with agreed procedures.
• Carry out routine checks of the buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Complete basic maintenance and minor repairs, reporting issues that need specialist attention.
• Help keep the site clean, tidy and free from hazards.
• Monitor access to the premises and follow visitor and security procedures.
• Support deliveries, room set-ups and school events as required.
• Report health and safety concerns promptly.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and site security procedures.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Independent worker

Communication

Health and safety

Safeguarding

Job description

A welcoming primary school is seeking a reliable and practical Caretaker to help keep its buildings and grounds safe, secure and well maintained.

This varied role involves opening and securing the premises, carrying out basic maintenance and checks, and helping ensure the school is clean, safe and ready for pupils and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Open and secure the school site in line with agreed procedures.
• Carry out routine checks of the buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Complete basic maintenance and minor repairs, reporting issues that need specialist attention.
• Help keep the site clean, tidy and free from hazards.
• Monitor access to the premises and follow visitor and security procedures.
• Support deliveries, room set-ups and school events as required.
• Report health and safety concerns promptly.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and site security procedures.

About you

Youll be dependable, hands-on and able to take pride in maintaining a safe school environment.

Youll have:

• Practical maintenance skills and a flexible approach to day-to-day tasks.
• The ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
• Good communication skills and a helpful manner with pupils, staff and visitors.
• An understanding of health and safety, or a willingness to complete relevant training.
• A commitment to safeguarding and keeping children safe.

An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required.

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