School Caretaker

Polaris Community; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community dedicated to nurturing young minds! As a Caretaker, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for students. This position offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people while working in a supportive team. With a focus on health and safety, you will ensure the smooth running of two school sites, managing cleaning, maintenance, and security tasks. If you have a passion for education and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

30 days Annual Leave

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking within a school environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe, and secure school premises.
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Supervise cleaning staff and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Building maintenance

Health and safety knowledge

Basic DIY skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy and numeracy skills

Driving license

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Cleaning tools

Alarm systems

Job description

Basic Salary: £26,402

Contract: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Location: Batley and Huddersfield

Benefits: 30 days Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash

We are looking to recruit an experienced Caretaker to look after two small to medium schools. 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 new schools in Batley and Huddersfield could be the perfect place for you to develop your career and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

About the Schools

Our main goal in education is to help young people to reach their full potential. A Polaris we recognise the importance of specialist education and support for young people who need a tailored approach to learning.

With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and mould the schools to create a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, and engagement, and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide each pupil with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement.

We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have several SEN Schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse, and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning, and encourages achievement. We are also incredibly proud that 100% of our inspected services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

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
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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
• Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work. Any costs incurred will be met by ISP.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris.

Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment

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