Caretaker/Handyperson - Stratton Church of England Primary

Cirencester

School: Stratton Church of England Primary (Primary)
Address: Thessaly Road, Stratton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Caretaker/Handyperson - Stratton Church of England Primary
Grade: Grade 3 (pts 4-6) £23,114 - £23,893 pa pro rata
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Part Time (7.50 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 07/10/2024
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: A.S.A.P.

JOB TITLE: Caretaker

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head Teacher

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Part-time (43 weeks per year 7.50 hours per week)

GRADE: Grade 3 SCP (pts 4-6) £23,114 - £23,893 pro rata

Overall Purpose of this post

• The Caretaker is required to ensure that the school functions safely and effectively on a daily basis. The role is key to ensuring that all estate and facility services are available and fit for purposes at all times. The Caretaker is expected to carry out a full range of duties to provide high standards of cleanliness, general security and maintenance of the school premises.
• The post-holder will be required to exercise his/her skills and judgement to carry out the duties set out below.

General Requirements of this post:

• To be accountable to the Head Teacher for their duties and responsibilities and interact on a professional level with all colleagues.
• To contribute to the overall ethos and work aims of the school
• To carry out all duties in accordance with the schools’ Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety policies and must be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and child protection, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

KEY TASKS

Regular (day to day)

• Undertake any general maintenance work as required
• Undertake any emergency cleaning duties as required
• Grounds maintenance tasks as required
• Check the correct function of the heating system, the hot water system, the lighting and for damage to the building fabric and report any faults in accordance with the school’s reporting procedures.
• Replace defective fluorescent light tubes or electric light bulbs
• Ensure all materials are not wasted and that the school administrator is kept informed of the stock position
• Keep all outside hard surface areas clear of rubbish, leaves and dirt. This includes tarmac and the carpark, foot paths and play areas
• Carry out general porterage duties, such as moving goods delivered, moving furniture and setting out tables or chairs relating to classroom activities and other whole school activities, as and when requested
• Ensure the front entrance doorway and foot paths are clear of rubbish at all times and swept as needed
• Check fire exits are kept clear and free from obstruction
• Keep access paths free of ice & snow to be enable safe ingress & egress to the school, apply the supplied salt to the affected areas
• Check the standard of cleaning and report any deficiencies to the Head Teacher

Weekly

• Visually check fire extinguishers and fire exit signage
• Carry out fire alarm call point tests and record using schools set procedure
• Carry out required flushing (Legionellosis) and record using school’s set procedure
• Check operation of boiler/heating plant

Monthly

• Take all water, gas and electricity readings at the end of each month and submit to school office
• Check all locks, hinges and padlocks
• Check branches and trees and cut to above head height as required
• Check all outside gates are free from obstruction; cutting back bushes as needed
• Hand weed borders as necessary
• Conduct Health & Safety walks of the site with the Head Teacher (or the delegated officer)
• Test emergency lighting and record using the school’s set procedure
• Carry out water temperature checks (Legionellosis) and record using the school’s set procedure
• Keep boiler house and electrical cupboards clean and tidy and free of any materials which are hazardous or present a fire risk
• Check and clear roof gutters
• Undertake any additional monthly checks deemed necessary and record using school’s set procedure

Quarterly

• Check and clear waste traps in sinks/wash hand basins
• Check and clean urinal traps
• Test RCDs
• Carry out ladder checks
• Undertake any additional quarterly checks deemed necessary and record using school’s set procedure

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

 

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply. 

Salary: Grade 3 (pts 4-6) £23,114 - £23,893 pa pro rata

Hours Per Week: Part Time (7.50 hours)

To Apply simply click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete the online form including attaching an up-to-date CV.