School Caretaker

Polaris Community; Haltwhistle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

Medical cash

Job summary

North Lakes Children's Services is seeking a School Caretaker to maintain two school sites in Haltwhistle and Brampton. The role covers cleaning, maintenance, security, and health and safety to ensure a safe learning environment.

The successful candidate will have school caretaking experience, a full driving licence, be willing to travel between sites, complete an enhanced DBS check, and work 38.5 hours per week (full time) with options for part-time and job share.

Qualifications

• Previous caretaking experience within a school environment.
• Experience in building maintenance and security including alarm systems.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Basic DIY skills.
• Ability to work with SEMH children.
• Full driving licence and access to own car.
• Willingness to travel between sites.
• DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide caretaker services to two school sites including cleaning and maintenance.
• Carry out cleaning, routine maintenance, minor repairs and refurbishments.
• Supervise school cleaning staff and promote health and safety.
• Manage security: lock/unlock, alarms, CCTV checks.
• Handle porterage and moving furniture, arrange quotes for larger repairs.
• Arrange annual deep clean and supervise tools and stock.
• Liaise with Head Teacher on premises issues.

Skills

Caretaking

Building maintenance

Security systems

Health & safety

Interpersonal skills

Literacy & numeracy

Driving licence

Travel between sites

SEMH awareness

Job description

self-esteem and abilities of all the young people we work with. Our school is now an Accredited SILVER Award Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School, and we gained our first Outstanding Ofsted inspection in 2014

Role responsibilities

• Provide caretaker services to two small to medium size school sites, a summary of tasks include: Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes building and grounds;
• Carrying out cleaning, handy person activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, and minor repairs;
• Some supervision of school cleaning staff;
• Promoting health and safety around the schools;
• Carry out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school;
• Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings, and reporting any issues to the Head Teacher;
• Carry out small repairs and DIY projects;
• Arrange larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractors;
• Carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of
  waste;
• Carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and cleaning up spillages;
• Arrange an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchen, dining areas, food tech areas and other frequently used spaces on school premises;
• Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products, including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels;
• Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder;
• Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out of schools hours when necessary;
• Check at the end of the school day that all windows, doors and gates are locked, lights switched off, and gas and electrical appliances are turned off;
• Set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches, and respond to any alarms or other call outs following agreed procedures;
• Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned;
• Advise the Head Teacher on all matters relating to school's security and safety;
• Ensure a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation;
• Carry out and record regular health and safety checks, including on legionella risk, play equipment, safety equipment, and any hazards on school premises, report any problems to the Head Teacher;
• Provide safe access to the school's in cold weather conditions.

Requirements

• Previous caretaking experience within a school environment
• Previous experience of building maintenance
• Previous experience of security including alarm systems
• Good knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations
• Basic DIY Skills
• Good Interpersonal skills to protect the school's interests in dealing with contractors and other visitors to the site
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to work in an environment with SEMH children
• Full driving licence and access to own car
• Willingness to travel between both sites
• The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check for this position.

North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils? If so, our schools in Haltwhistle and Brampton could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people. We will also consider candidates that are looking to work part - time and the option of a job share with a caretaker at each school.

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School Caretaker Basic Salary: £26,402 Contract: Full Time 38.5 hours per week (Part-time considered) Location: Haltwhistle and Brampton Benefits: 30 days Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash

About the Schools North Lakes Children's Services is a well-established local provider of residential care and education for boys aged 7-18. We improve the resilience