Caretaker - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - BIC plc

BIC plc

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for a reliable, experienced caretaker / cleaner with an Enhanced DBS for a school in Newcastle upon Tyne

The hours of work are a split shift 7am-9.30am and 3.30pm-6pm, 5 hours per day Mon-Fri, during term time.

There may be a requirement for some hours to be worked duing school holidays if Contractors are needed on site.

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The role is to work under instruction/guidance of the Executive HT and School Business Manager providing a caretaking and cleaning service to the School.

To undertake the security of a school premises and its contents (including the operation of fire and intruder alarms and key holder responsibilities).

To maintain the school premises in relation to lighting, heating and cleaning including maintenance and operation of plant; porterage and handy person duties and such other duties which may arise from the use of the premises.

Such duties may be at the direction of the Executive HT or SBM, or via requests from school staff.

General Duties

maintain good relationships with children, parents, Governors and visitors to the school

be one of the main key holders for the school to open in the morning and to lock up at the end of the day

ensure that the building is opened on a morning and suitably secure when not in use - this will include checking windows are closed, all exits are locked and gates padlocked, when required

assist in setting up of the hall, as and when required

assist with any deliveries/collections of goods to and from school, as required

move furniture and equipment, as required, within the regulations for safe handling

work in liaison with the cleaning team to rectify any damage or spillages

ensure that litter bins are placed in designated positions and emptied daily

help direct external contractors brought onto the school site and feedback any issues that may arise to the SBM

to carry out any minor repairs to school equipment or building, as agreed with the caretaking team: - this may include a range of joinery, plastering, plumbing, electrical and painting tasks such as clearing blockages to cisterns, making good existing paintwork or plasterwork, replacing fuses and plugs, securing ironmongery to doors and windows etc

assist with ensuring the building is adequately heated: this will include monitoring boiler house equipment and bleeding radiators etc.

attend relevant courses and training in connection with all aspects of the post

confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

carry out any other duties in relation to site management on an ad hoc basis.

HEALTH AND SAFETY DUTIES
be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, and security,

to ensure that all areas of the school are free from debris, including litter and leaves, and ensure that safe and adequate pathways are cleared in snowy or icy conditions

to carry out and record checks to a set timetable using agreed processes and systems to help maintain Health and Safety standards and records (e.g., fences, fire equipment, alarm, and security systems etc)

assist with site security and safety, and understanding the role they would play in respect of specific incidents e.g., fire drills, flood, gas leak etc.

ensure that relevant health and safety knowledge is kept up to date

to assist in promoting good health and safety standards and practices around school

There will be a 6 week probationary period and the role is initally expected to run til July 2024

Job Type:
Part-time

Salary:
£11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

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