Caretaker

The Role

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School is a one-form entry, voluntary aided school teaching pupils from Reception to Year 6. It is situated in the Eastern Rugby area of Hillmorton, we currently have 216 pupils on role. Responsible for managing caretaking services of all buildings forming the school site, assisting the Head Teacher to ensure a safe and secure environment. The role is for 25 hours per week working all year round. Annual Leave must be taken during the school holidays periods.

Hours: 7am - 9am/3pm - 6pm (these hours are negotiable)

Key Requirements

BROAD DESCRIPTION:
Works under broad direction and laid down procedures.
Responsible for managing caretaking services of all buildings forming the school site, assisting the head to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Responsible to the Headteacher or nominated representative, undertake caretaking, cleaning and site maintenance routines and respond to emergencies relating to the site as necessary.

Little or no responsibility for carrying out minor or temporary maintenance and building repairs.
Has staff supervisory responsibility and some limited budgetary responsibility.

Contribute to the school’s statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Responsibility for others: The post has some impact on the well-being of individuals or groups (ie physical, mental, social, health and safety).

Responsibility for staff: The post supervises, checks work, instructs or trains a small number of staff (normally cleaning staff).

Responsibility for budget: The post has no or limited responsibility for financial resources (eg occasional handling small amounts of cash).

Responsibility for physical resources: The post has considerable responsibility for cleaning and maintenance of equipment or buildings and / or responsibility for security of buildings.

TYPICAL TASKS
Security:
Carry out security procedures for the school buildings and grounds
Routine and non routine opening and closing and security of premises and grounds
Take action to prevent trespass on the premises
Ensure unauthorised parking of vehicles does not occur
Act as a nominated keyholder and respond appropriately to alarm company, police call-outs and other emergencies outside normal working hours.

Cleaning:
Ensure the premises and furnishings are cleaned in accordance with the school’s/authority’s standards, including carrying out cleaning of own designated area
Oversee cleaning, including organising and appraising work of a small number of cleaning staff
Carry out regular cleaning inspection and maintaining log sheet
Ensure floors are stripped and retreated at appropriate intervals
Order cleaning materials and equipment
Maintain time book, fill in claims forms etc

Maintenance:
Responsible for basic tools and equipment and report items, repairs, maintenance work that is required and is beyond own competence
Report damage as appropriate
Direct contractors to sites of repair and maintenance work
Inspect work of contractors where satisfaction note required
Operate heating plant to maintain certain temperatures and ensure adequate supply of hot water available
Carry out frost precaution procedures and procedures in event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage
Provide emergency access in the event of snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations
Ensure playing areas and paths are free from litter
Ensure drains and gullies are inspected to ensure free flowing and clean, dealing with blockages as necessary
Ensure that caretaking and cleaning equipment is in a safe and working condition

Stock:
Receive delivery of stock, materials etc, ensuring appropriate storage.
Ensure adequate supply of fuel, light bulbs and janitorial materials are available

Additional Information & How to Apply

Please apply either directly to school, requesting an application form via email: admin3564@welearn365.com or online using the documents attached.

Closing date: 4th February 2022
Interview date: TBC

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Supporting documents
Equality form
Job description
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