Senior Caretaker

BILTON C OF E JUNIOR SCHOOL
Plantagenet Drive
 Rugby  
CV22 6LB  
Tel: 01788 810675

 Head of School – Mrs R Ross
Email: office@biltonjuniorschool.co.uk

Job Description for a SENIOR SCHOOL CARETAKER. JEID REF: CO614
(new)
POST LEVEL : Band E £13,400 - £13,612 (Band E4 - 5)

Hours: 20 hours per week – Monday – Friday 6:30am – 10:30am
        
You will attend training days on a pro rata basis as detailed in the Scheme for the Employment of Teaching Assistants. 

Contract Status: A fixed term contract initially until July 2025 which will then be reviewed. 

Support and training:  This will be provided by School business Manager
Line Management: You will work under the direction of School business manager and Head of School

Closing date:    Friday 17th January 2025

To apply for this role please complete and return the application form to: office@biltonjuniorschool.co.uk
Pop into the school office for a paper application, or feel free to call us to arrange a visit, and informal chat.

BROAD DESCRIPTION: 
Works under broad direction and laid down procedures. Responsible for managing caretaking services to all buildings forming the school site, ensuring a safe and secure environment. 
Has responsibility for undertaking minor or temporary maintenance and repairs. 
Manages school caretaking/premises staff or holds budgetary responsibility. 
Responsible to the Head of School or nominated representative for the effective provision of caretaking, cleaning and site maintenance routines and responding to emergencies relating to the site as necessary. 
Contribute to establishing and maintaining a culture of safeguarding children. 
Contribute to the school’s statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

We take a very robust approach to Safeguarding within our community and expect all staff
and volunteers to do the same.

Please note that Learning Support Assistants new to Warwickshire are required to successfully complete a DBS

Successful candidates will be contacted to be notified of interview by email on: 17th January 2025
Interviews will be held on: TBC W/C 20TH January

For reasons of time economy we do not notify applicants who are not shortlisted.

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 physical resources: The post has considerable responsibility for 
Cleaning, maintenance and repair of a range of equipment or buildings and / or responsibility for security of buildings. 

TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR BAND E, THE POST MUST MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: 

Responsibility for staff: The post has direct responsibility for a team of employees, including recruitment, work allocation and performance management.

Responsibility for budget: The post has some direct responsibility for financial resources, including placing orders, verifying invoices and monitoring expenditure against a specific budget. 

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 key holder 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 supervising, organising and appraisal of work 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: 
Ensure that site is maintained and fit for purpose 
Carry out minor maintenance work and repairs. 
Responsible for basic tools and equipment and report items, repairs, maintenance work that is required and is beyond the competence of the school site staff. 
Check for and 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 
Carry out 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 
Undertake occasional painting (of doors/small areas etc) 

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

Lettings: 
Prepare for after-school activities and ensure accommodation is prepared for normal school use 
Undertake school lettings in accordance with the lettings procedures 

Other: 
Moving equipment and resources as required 
Marking sports pitches (where appropriate) 
Check fire alarm systems, Logging Checks in line with inspection requirements
Assist Head of school (or nominated representative) in undertaking risk assessments 
Maintaining and updating COSHH records.
Undertaking training including Health and Safety and Water testing

Staff management / financial responsibility: as referred to above 

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING AND LIKELY ABILITIES 
Be aware of and understand the Authority’s regulation, e.g. H&SAW and COSHH guidelines 
Literacy skills to complete forms and orders, write instructions, understand and follow H & S and COSHH instructions 
Numeracy skills to check goods, check invoices, carry out stock control, undertake calculations, monitor and account for expenditure against a budget 
Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people 
Value and respect the views and needs of children 
Able to carry out procedures, routines and follow instructions 
Able to plan short term 
Able to operate cleaning equipment, machinery and tools and undertake basic maintenance 
Have minor maintenance skills (eg plumbing, electrical, glazing, woodwork) to make safe. 
Understand basic administrative systems (lettings, time book, maintenance hotline, ordering) 
Understand and be familiar with the layout and organisation of the school and its site. 
Have staff management skills and be able to manage a small team.
Able to take initiative and be proactive
Can solve straightforward problems, respond to unforeseen circumstances (eg hazards, accidents etc)
Previous experience in caretaking or related field.