School Caretaker

Totaljobs Group Ltd; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive special school as a Caretaker, where your role is crucial in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for students aged 11-16 with diverse needs. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and respect, making a meaningful impact on the lives of students. This position involves performing routine maintenance, ensuring security, and responding to emergencies, all while upholding the school's commitment to safeguarding. If you're proactive, dedicated, and ready to contribute to a thriving school community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proactive and dedicated individual with experience in maintenance and safety.
• Must hold relevant work permits and be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school buildings and grounds, ensuring a safe environment.
• Perform routine checks and respond to emergencies effectively.
• Monitor cleanliness and conduct emergency cleaning as needed.

Skills

Security Procedures

Routine Maintenance

Emergency Response

Hydrotherapy Pool Maintenance

Cleaning and Hygiene Monitoring

Education

Relevant Work Permits

Job description

This job application is restricted to applicants in the UK only.

Location: St. Hugh's School, Scunthorpe

Hours: Two rota shift pattern week 1 - h Week 2 10.00h - 18.00h

DBS: Yes Enhanced with Barred List Check

About St. Hugh’s School:

St. Hugh’s School is a vibrant and inclusive special school committed to providing a remarkable provision for students aged 11-16 years who have diverse learning, sensory, physical, communication, and educational needs.

With a strong ethos of collaboration, respect, and community, we are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment for students and staff alike.

The Role:

We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Caretaker to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining the school’s buildings, grounds, and facilities, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out security procedures, including opening and closing the premises and ensuring the safety of the school grounds.
• Perform routine maintenance, minor repairs, and regular building compliance checks.
• Respond to emergencies such as fire, flood, or adverse weather conditions, including clearing snow and gritting pathways.
• Maintain and monitor the hydrotherapy pool to a high standard, including water testing and system upkeep.
• Monitor cleanliness and hygiene across the site, including emergency cleaning as required.

Why Join Us? Be part of a supportive and dedicated team in a thriving school community. Make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with special educational needs.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and safeguarding checks will be carried out.

All prospective applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom and hold any relevant work permits as required. If you have resided or worked outside of the UK within the last five years, additional information will be necessary to adhere to our stringent safer recruitment standards.

Please be aware that any job offer extended to you will be contingent on the successful completion of essential pre-employment checks and the receipt of satisfactory references. These reference checks will be initiated before the interview process commences, ensuring that we maintain the highest level of trust and compliance in our recruitment procedures.

The above post will be subject to a DBS check, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

For an informal discussion for this post please contact Craig Tomlinson Site Manager on

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 6th January 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 9th January 2025

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers.