Caretaker
Location: Attleborough
Salary: Points 4-6 of the Support Staff Scale, FTE £24,404 - £25,183 per annum, Pro rata £23,681 - £24,877 per annum, including an allowance for holiday pay
Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time + 6 weeks
The Primary School is a member of the Education Trust. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools.
The Role
They are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school as a Caretaker.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake the open up and lock up and maintain security procedures.
- Act as a key holder and deal with minor security/safety issues
- Monitor standards of cleaning & undertake cleaning as required
- Prepare the school site, premises, rooms and work areas; this includes operation of the school heating and lighting
- Porterage duties as required and particularly the laying out of furniture and other equipment for timetabled activities without direct instruction.
- Undertake basic DIY to the level of a competent handyman
- Report major items for repair to the Office Manager
- Interact with staff, parents, pupils and visitors in a helpful and sensitive manner
- Meet, brief and oversee contractors and deliveries
- Monitor stock levels and inform line manager of requirements
- Have knowledge and awareness of health and safety practices and policies, have an understanding of COSHH regulations, maintain records where required
- Be willing to undertake training relevant to the role
- In conjunction with the Headteacher and Office Manager to attend meetings with the School’s Property Maintenance Adviser and prepare schedules of planned and reactive maintenance works.
Skills and Qualifications
- Understands and complies with Health & Safety Regulations;
- Proficient in the technical aspects of the post;
- Able to work with minimum supervision;
- The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
- Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
- Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
- Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
- Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
- Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
- The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.
- A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE.
- A sound track record of work in a relevant area of construction or maintenance.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
https://ce0200li.webitrent.com/ce0200li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID%3d2891195oeV&WVID=58214202FG&LANG=USA
