Caretaker - Princes Risborough Primary School - Buckinghamshire Council

Buckinghamshire Council

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Princes Risborough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Reference number
BUC09773

Contract type
Temporary/Permanent

Working hours
Full time/Part time

Level of DBS check required
Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted
7 Aug 2023, 11 p.m.

Application deadline
11 Sep 2023

Overview:

We are looking for a caretaker to join our wonderful team at Princes Risborough Primary School who:
Is reliable and dedicated to their role
Is committed to team work and maintaining high standards
Has energy, enthusiasm and a growth mindset
Has strong communication skills
Is proactive and able to problem-solve

Salary Type:
Bucks pay

Salary details:5-point scale within GLT Support Staff range 1B £20,297 FTE- £21,223 FTE according to experience and qualifications

Contract type:
Temporary/Permanent

Hours:30 hours, split shift preferable am, - 6pm) but hours can be flexible

Closing date:11/09/2023 09:00

Interviews to be held:
Applicants will be considered on receipt and interviews arranged accordingly

About us:

Our vision is to be a continually improving school in which children are safe, supported and successful. We will equip all pupils to be self-motivated, inquisitive, resilient and ambitious for their own futures.

All members of the school community will be involved, invested and inclusive of each other.

We will build a whole school community of lifelong learners, committed to making a difference both at school and beyond in the wider world.

About the role:

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

Premises Management

Monitor day to day maintenance, repair and cleaning of the school and where necessary undertake repairs or escalate to the Multi-Site Manager
Develop an appropriate monitoring schedule to ensure that the school site is kept clean, safe and in a good state of repair and stocked with all necessary supplies
Monitor the performance of all contractors to ensure a clean, tidy and well-maintained school environment at all times
Read and be aware of all school policies, risk assessments and procedures
Be aware of location of essential services including water isolation values, fire points, drainage systems, and gas and power supplies
To carry out any and all PPM and maintenance tasks as requested by the Multi-Site Manager
Carry out general porterage duties, such as the movement of furniture and equipment around the school

Cleaning and Welfare

Monitor and ensure the site is kept clean, tidy and attractive to ensure the activities of the school can take place in an environment suited to learning
Liaise with cleaning teams to ensure that all areas are maintained to high standards
Ensure that at the start of each day the school has been properly stocked with all necessary supplies for the day, including hand towels, soap, toilet paper etc
Undertake ad-hoc cleaning duties, such as litter picking, disposal of waste and cleaning tasks in the absence of a cleaner
Ensure that all tools and equipment used in your duties, are kept clean and in good working order

Security:
Maintain the security of the school and to be a key holder for the site and be flexible for call outs as required
Lock and un-lock the school as and when required or directed by the Multi-Site Manager
Ensure that all windows, doors and gates are in good working condition and are / can be shut and locked appropriately
Carry out any maintenance checks or PPM checks as required and directed by the Multi-Site Manager
When locking the school, ensure that all windows, lights, doors and appliances are all closed and switched off
Escalate any concerns or issues immediately to the Multi-Site Manager

For further details on the role, please see the attached job description.

About you:

Essential:

Qualifications:

GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths

Experience:

Some experience of caretaking or premises and property management
Be able and willing to undertake small DIY projects and painting etc

Skills/Knowledge:

To be able to carry out DIY and handyperson general repairs without guidance
Ability to lift and carry items
Ability to work at heights
Ability to manage own work effectively
Ability to carry out health and safety checks and maintain relevant records
Good IT skills able to use a tablet and app for recording information

Personal qualities:

Commitment to working in a school setting and improving the quality of education and wellbeing

of children and staff

Willingness to work as part of a team
Good communication skills
Ability to work to deadlines
Ability to use own initiative
Good administrative skills
Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities

Other information:

Tel No:
At Princes Risborough Primary School the health, safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils. All appointments are dependent on references and a Disclosure and Barring Servi