Job Introduction
St Michael’s Church of England Primary School is seeking to appoint an energetic, practical and motivated Caretaker to join the team to help ensure that our school provides a safe, welcoming and purposeful environment for children, staff and visitors.
The role is for 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with10 hours designated to cleaning.
We are looking for someone who will really care for our school, ensuring it looks at its best, is safe and exemplifies the high expectations we have of our children. The role requires the use of various IT systems and apps, therefore some IT skills are desirable, but full training will be given.
The role will include a wide range of responsibilities and duties connected with the grounds and premises maintenance, security and health and safety of our site and includes line management of our cleaning team. A summary of these are detailed below.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Maintain the security of the premises and its contents, including the operation of fire and burglar alarms.
- Be a trustworthy key holder responsible for the opening and closing of the site.
- Have responsibility for the cleanliness of the premises, taking corrective action when needed.
- To assist with inspection of the heating plant on a daily basis, carry out minor maintenance and report other defects as required. (Items of minor maintenance should be carried out if within the capability of the Caretaker and if the appropriate tools are available in the school).
- Carry out routine maintenance of buildings and décor i.e. minor decoration, repairs and those tasks which would not normally require the services of an outside contractor.
- Attend to the heating and lighting of the premises and maintain the required equipment.
- Be available to attend the school in cases of emergency outside the working week e.g. intruders, fire, weather damage although an external company is employed for intruders.
- Line Management responsibilities for cleaning staff.
- To sweep all external hard surface areas, remove weeds from between slabs and at edge of building, clear leaves and litter from drain covers and disinfect drains.
- To clear paths of snow and spread salt as required for the health and safety of pupils and staff
- To receive deliveries and carry out porterage duties in any area of the site to include removal or rearrangement of furniture within the school.
- To remove litter from all areas within the school grounds and within the premises.
- To clear any blockage, spillage or other hazard arising.
- To assist with administrative duties, for example submit job orders, order cleaning materials, under the direction of the Headteacher,
-To be flexible and attend later when school is used in evenings.
-Liaise with outside agencies/ contractors as necessary to carry out additional work.
-To work within the detail of the school’s Health, Safety and Welfare Policy.
-To carry out weekly fire alarms checks and to regularly check fire extinguishers.
-To carry out weekly and monthly emergency lighting checks.
-To provide feedback to the relevant Line Manager where necessary and as requested.
Other:
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and further information and an application form can be obtained from enquiries@stmichaels.lincs.sch.uk
Closing date: 27/06/25
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check, prior to employment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
