Job Introduction
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking individuals who are:
Reliable & Responsible: Ensuring the school is safe and well-maintained is a key part of the role.
Flexible & Adaptable: The role involves a variety of tasks and sometimes requires responding to urgent issues.
Proactive & Hardworking: A great caretaker/site manager is someone who takes pride in their work, looks for ways to improve their surroundings, and enjoys being active.
Friendly & Approachable: School caretakers/site manager interact with students, teachers, and parents, so it’s important to be approachable and maintain positive relationships with all.
The successful candidate will work as part of the premises team, the caretaker will carry out a range of duties, to ensure safety, security, maintenance and cleanliness of the site and premises.
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.
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 during the course of the school day.
To clear any blockage, spillage or other hazard arising during the course of the school day.
To assist with administrative duties, for example submit job orders, order cleaning materials, under the direction of the Headteacher,
To attend evening lettings when required.
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.
The successful candidate will work as part of the premises team, the Site Manager will coordinate and carry out a range of duties, to ensure safety, security, maintenance and cleanliness of the site and premises. The post holder will have specific responsibility for the carrying out and recording of regular Health and Safety Checks and being the main part of contact for Health and Safety.
The post holder may be responsible for supervising members of the premises team.
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 open and close of the site.
To assist with inspection of the heating plant on a daily basis, carry out minor maintenance and report other defects. (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).
Provide routine development and maintenance 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.
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 clear any blockage, spillage or other hazard arising during the course of the school day.
To assist with administrative duties, for example submit job orders, order cleaning materials, under the direction of the Headteacher.
If necessary to attend out of normal working hours any emergency situation which may arise.
Liaise with outside agencies/ contractors as necessary to carry out additional work.
Work effectively with the Academy to ensure services, resources and equipment represents value for money within the schools budgetary parameters.
To work within the detail of the school’s Health, Safety and Welfare Policy.
To have responsibility for the day to day management of health and safety within the school.
To carry out fire and health and safety risk assessments.
To take measures to minimize the possibility of arson and to reduce the opportunity to start fires.
To carry out weekly fire alarms checks and to regularly check fire extinguishers.
To carry out weekly and monthly emergency lighting checks.
To manage security systems and liaise with the overnight security provider and ensure the effective working of the alarm systems.
To manage the school asbestos register as the School Asbestos Duty Holder.
To liaise with the relevant contractors when necessary and ensure that they are aware of the school’s Health and safety requirements.
To assist with handyperson duties which are within the capability of the Caretaker and for which the appropriate tools are available in school, and to report defects of the fabric of the building.
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.
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.
