School Caretaker - Derby, United Kingdom - Stenson Fields Primary Community School

Description

STENSON FIELDS PRIMARY COMMUNITY

SCHOOL

Job description:
Caretaker
Stenson Fields Primary Community School is committed to creating a diverse workforce.

We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Job details

Job title:
Caretaker


Salary:
Grade 5


Hours: 31.25 hours 52 Weeks per year


Contract type:
Permanent


Reporting to:
Headteacher


Responsible for:
School Business Manager (SBM)


Main purpose

The Caretaker is responsible for:
Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes buildings and grounds

Carrying out cleaning, handyperson activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage, and minor repairs

Some supervision of school cleaning staff

Promoting health and safety around the school

All other aspects of site management, such as supervising external contractors, and site use and development planning


Duties and responsibilities

General duties
Carry out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school

Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings, and report any issues to SBM

Carry out small repairs and DIY projects

Arrange larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractors

Advise on site development projects and make recommendations on site use


Cleaning
Carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of waste

Carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and cleaning up spillages

Arrange an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchen, dining areas, food tech areas and other frequently used spaces on school premises

Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products, including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels


Security
Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder

Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out of school hours when necessary

Check at the end of the day that all windows, doors and gates are locked, lights switched off, and gas and electrical appliances are turned off

Set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches, and respond to any alarms or other call-outs following agreed procedures

Carry out regular checks of alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned

Advise the headteacher on all matters relating to school security and safety


Health and safety
Ensure a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation

Carry out and record regular health and safety checks, including on legionella risk, play equipment, safety equipment, and any hazards on school premises; report any problems to SBM

Provide safe access to the school in cold weather conditions

Make sure all members of the team follow health and safety procedures

Monitor the work of contractors, ensuring safe working practice and quality of work


Line management
Manage the cleaning team on a daily basis

Ensure school terms and holidays are sufficiently covered with staffing

Delegate tasks appropriately to staff and ensure the smooth running of the team


Responsibilities
Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people

Comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, and equal opportunities, and report all concerns to an appropriate person

Take appropriate action to identify, evaluate and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the school working environment

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

Establish constructive relationships and communication with all staff and other agencies/professionals

Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Ensure that cleaning staff carry out their duties professionally and effectively

Ensure contractors and external visitors comply with security and health and safety while on school premises

Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role.

It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the school office manager will carry out.

The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher.

Person specification

CRITERIA QUALITIES

Qualifications
COSHH training (or ability to train within the first 3 months)

Asbestos trained (or ability to train within the first 3 months)

Working at height trained (or ability to train within the first 3 months)

Manual handling tra