School Facilities & Safety Keeper

Prospere Learning Trust; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays – 26 days rising to 31

Job summary

Pear Tree High School, part of Prospere Learning Trust, is seeking a reliable Caretaker to join the site team. The role covers security, health and safety, and maintenance across the school premises and grounds. You will be a key holder and support school events, with health and safety responsibilities as part of daily duties.

The post is permanent, 35 hours per week, all year round, with a starting salary of £26,427. Training for first aid is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of caretaker or similar role responsible for maintenance, cleaning, and repair tasks.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene regulations, understanding of COSHH requirements is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with staff, pupils, contractors, and visitors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to undertake manual handling and caretaking duties.
• Good ICT, literacy and numeracy skills with ability to keep accurate records.
• Full driving licence is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• General repairs and site maintenance (inside and outside)
• Daily monitoring of health and safety, including fire safety checks
• Security of the school site, including acting as a key holder and monitoring CCTV (where applicable)
• Liaison with contractors and monitoring of their compliance with site regulations
• Supervision of cleaning staff and oversight of external cleaning contractors
• Grounds maintenance including litter picking and gritting during poor weather
• Setting up for school events such as exams and parents’ evenings
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering supplies
• Supporting lettings and school events outside of normal school hours
• Acting as a first aider (training provided if needed)

Skills

Caretaker experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Independent & team worker

Manual handling ability

ICT, literacy & numeracy

Driving licence

Job description

Pear Tree High School, part of Prospere Learning Trust, is seeking a reliable Caretaker to join the site team. The role covers security, health and safety, and maintenance across the school premises and grounds. You will be a key holder and support school events, with health and safety responsibilities as part of daily duties.

The post is permanent, 35 hours per week, all year round, with a starting salary of £26,427. Training for first aid is provided where needed.