School Caretaker

Phoenix Learning & Care Group; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Learning & Care Group is seeking a Caretaker for The Grange School in Thatcham. This permanent position involves maintaining a safe and clean environment for pupils and staff. The role includes coordination of maintenance tasks, compliance with health policies, and requires a full driving license. In return, you can expect a supportive work environment, comprehensive benefits including holidays, a pension scheme, and learning opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Learning & Development Opportunities

Access to discounts

Wellbeing Support

Cycle2Work scheme

Enhanced DBS coverage

Qualifications

• Ability to engage within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Supportive and flexible work ethic, with commitment to quality.
• Full driving license required.
• Physical capability for lifting and movement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and cleaning tasks for the school premises.
• Manage hygiene supplies and perform regular facility checks.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety policies.

Skills

Collaboration

Customer-focused mindset

Physical fitness

Practical skills (carpentry)

Job description

About The Role

Job Title: Caretaker

Job Location: The Grange School, Thatcham RG19 3PN

Salary: Between£25,584.00 and £27,809.60 per annum, working 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday 7.30am until 16.00pm), 52 weeks per year.

Contract Type: Permanent

All our pupils deserve to learn in a safe and well-maintained environment, without people like you joining our dedicated Property Services team this is not possible.

As a Caretaker, at The Grange School, Thatcham you’ll build strong relationships with the teaching team and ensure that our classrooms, teacher areas, and playgrounds, are kept in excellent condition for both pupils and team members. Your commitment to maintaining these spaces to the highest standards is crucial for their daily activities.

You’ll be joining a fantastic Property Team who are proud of the exceptional quality of care and education Phoenix Learning & Care provide across their sites. The impact our team has on pupils' lives in the classroom is significant, and it all starts with the high-quality, well-maintained facilities that our Caretakers provide.

Step into a workplace where your efforts are noticed and appreciated.

A day in the life of a Caretaker will involve:

• Providing a customer-focused mindset with a positive and responsive attitude in all interactions. Working collectively and flexibly to meet day-to-day reactive issues whilst planning proactively for the future.
• Carrying out basic maintenance and some cleaning tasks for both the interior and exterior of properties, including grounds. Duties include regular equipment and facility checks, managing hygiene supplies, cleaning tasks, and coordinating with contractors and the property services team on maintenance issues.
• Maintaining and safely storing tools and equipment provided, ensuring that all items are well-maintained, and any faults are reported promptly for repair or replacement of any defective items.
• Providing a safe environment for our students and team members, through adhering to the organisations Health and Safety Policies, demonstrating best practice and doing your job safely.

To be a successful Caretaker, you’ll need:

• Effectively work and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary Property Services team, engaging proactively with education colleagues in a dynamic environment.
• Have a supportive and flexible work ethic, with a sense of humour and a commitment to high-quality outcomes.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, moving, and assembling furniture; practical skills, especially in carpentry, are highly valued. With a commitment to working safely and complying with procedures and Health and Safety regulations.
• A full driving licence - You will be allocated a Company Van with fuel card and a range of equipment.

In return for your time, you’ll get:

• Holidays – You’ll get 28 days annual leave, including public holidays. You’ll also get an extra day off on your birthday after a year!
• Pension scheme– Our pension scheme is based on you paying in 5%, and us adding 3%.
• Learning & Development Opportunities – We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves.
• Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Card and our own employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing is always our priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support. On top of this, our therapies team offers a monthly confidential check in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions.
• Cycle2Work -The cycle to work scheme enables you to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate.
• DBS – As this role required you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost.

After 12 months service you’ll also be eligible for our Medicash scheme which covers a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses (Including immediate access to a GP!). You’ll get life assurance paid at x2 your annual salary.

Please note that as part of our safer recruitment processes, successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, and online and social media checks, and reference validation.

At Phoenix Learning andCare, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our team members. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.