School Caretaker

Polaris Community; Kinver; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave (increases with service)

Company pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Job summary

Polaris Education in Kinver, Stourbridge, is seeking a school caretaker to maintain clean, safe premises and support site operations. The role is full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week with a basic salary of £26,402 per year and benefits including pension, life cover and health plan.

You will manage security, maintenance, cleaning tasks, liaise with contractors, and ensure health and safety compliance across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in school property maintenance or caretaking preferred.
• Experience with building maintenance and minor repairs.
• Experience of security, including alarm systems.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Basic DIY skills and ability to work with contractors.
• Good literacy and numeracy and ability to communicate with visitors.
• Great with children and young people with SEMH needs.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe and secure school premises and grounds.
• Carry out cleaning, routine maintenance, refurbishment and minor repairs.
• Supervise cleaning staff and promote health and safety.
• Coordinate porterage and move furniture/equipment as needed.
• Report issues to the Headteacher and arrange larger repairs with contractors.
• Carry out security duties, lock/unlock, and check windows and doors daily.
• Set and monitor security alarms and CCTV with prompt action on breaches.
• Record health and safety checks and Legionella risk assessments.
• Provide safe access during cold weather and ensure safe learning environment.

Skills

Property maintenance

Caretaking

Building maintenance

Security systems

Health and safety

DIY skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy & numeracy

SEM H needs awareness

UK driving licence

Tools

Alarm systems

CCTV

Job description

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Basic Salary: £26,402 per annum

Contract: Full Time, Permanent - 37.5 hours per week

Location: Kinver, Stourbridge

Benefits

• 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Medical Cash Plan

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 school in Kinver 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 School

Located in Kinver, Stourbridge, our school has capacity for up to 100 pupils and provides a safe and supportive environment for pupils aged 5-16 with a range of complex needs. We believe in fostering a positive and supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected and empowered. Our commitment to a holistic approach ensures that academic progress is complemented by emotional wellbeing and personal growth.

Our school will form part of the Polaris Community, which has been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, alongside our growing portfolio of schools across the UK.

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe and secure school premises, including the building and grounds
• Carry out cleaning, general maintenance duties, routine maintenance and refurbishment, and minor repairs
• Provide some supervision of school cleaning staff
• Promote health and safety around the school
• Carry out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school
• Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings, reporting any issues to the Headteacher
• 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, kitchens, dining areas, food technology areas and other frequently used spaces on the school premises
• Take responsibility for 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 outside school hours when necessary
• Check at the end of the school day that windows, doors and gates are locked, lights are switched off and gas and electrical appliances are turned off
• Set security alarm systems, report potential security breaches and respond to alarms or other call-outs in line with agreed procedures
• Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety equipment, security gates and perimeter fencing, ensuring any necessary repairs are actioned
• Advise the Headteacher on all matters relating to school 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 Legionella risk, play equipment, safety equipment and hazards on school premises, reporting any problems to the Headteacher
• Provide safe access to the school in cold weather conditions

Requirements

• Previous property maintenance or caretaking experience within a school environment is preferred
• 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 when dealing with contractors and other visitors to the site
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to work effectively with children and young people with SEMH needs
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

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

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

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