School Caretaker

Polaris Education; Northwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Northwich seeks a dedicated caretaker responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment, overseeing cleaning staff, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. The role requires prior experience in property maintenance, basic DIY skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash

Qualifications

• Previous property maintenance/caretaking experience preferred.
• Experience with security systems and health and safety.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises.
• Supervision of school cleaning staff and carrying out routine maintenance.
• Conducting regular health and safety checks.

Skills

Property maintenance

Health and safety regulations

Basic DIY skills

Interpersonal skills

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

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 Ipswich 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 Northwich, our School has a proposed capacity of up to pupils and offers safe and supportive environments for pupils from to years old 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 well-being and personal growth.

Tamworth School will form part of the Polaris Community alongside our current growing portfolio of schools across the UK, which are all rated by Ofsted as Good or Outstanding. The Polaris Community has been passionately improving the lives of young people for over years.

Role responsibilities

• Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, including building and grounds;
• Carrying out cleaning, handy person activities, routine maintenance, refurbishment, porterage, and minor repairs;
• Supervision of school cleaning staff;
• Promoting health and safety around the school;
• Carrying out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment;
• Maintaining the general school premises, furniture, and fittings, reporting issues to the Head Teacher;
• Carrying out small repairs and DIY projects;
• Arranging larger repairs and obtaining quotes from contractors;
• Daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking and waste disposal;
• Emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and spillages;
• Arranging annual deep cleans of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchens, dining areas, and other spaces;
• Managing cleaning tools and products, including stock levels and replacements;
• Maintaining school security as the main key holder, including locking/unlocking and checking premises;
• Setting security alarm systems, reporting breaches, and responding to alarms;
• Regular checks of CCTV, alarm systems, locks, fire safety equipment, and perimeter fencing;
• Advising the Head Teacher on security and safety matters;
• Conducting regular health and safety checks and reporting issues;
• Providing safe access during cold weather conditions.

Requirements

• Previous property maintenance/caretaking experience in a school preferred;
• Experience of building maintenance;
• Experience with security systems, including alarms;
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations;
• Basic DIY skills;
• Good interpersonal skills for dealing with contractors and visitors;
• Good literacy and numeracy skills;
• Ability to work with SEMH children;
• Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check; costs covered by ISP;
• UK Driving License and own transport required.