The candidate may be asked to cover unplanned/sickness absences for our site teams and to also provide additional support during busy periods and occasional lettings cover.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible, possess good time management skills, excellent communication skills, the ability to take direction, abide by school and Health & Safety procedures and have proven interpersonal skills.

The School Keeper supports the site team by carrying out a range of caretaking duties including security and supervision of the site and related equipment, and other

caretaking duties including porterage, cleaning and maintenance. 

The duties of the post as outlined will be subject to the appropriate risk assessment, safe systems of work, training, and appropriate equipment being available and the relevant competencies of the postholder. The post holder may be expected to work across all schools within the Trust. 

Main duties and responsibilities

Security and Supervision:

● Act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and

grounds. The routine and non-routine opening and securing of premises and

grounds. Responding to calls outside normal working hours as a result of

break-ins etc. and or/the setting off of the burglar alarm(s).

● Providing access, where possible, to the premises and classrooms in the event of

snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations.

● Dealing with enquiries from visitors, workers and contractors and, where

appropriate, advising the Head Teacher of their presence.

Caretaking and maintenance:

● Undertake cleaning of allocated area(s), and secondary cleaning.

● Washing internal walls e.g. classrooms, corridors, including cleaning at a high

level where appropriate safety equipment is available and a safe system of work

has been defined in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.

● Window cleaning, including cleaning at a high level where appropriate safety

equipment is available and a safe system of work has been defined in accordance

with Health and Safety requirements.

● Wash and clean of diffusers and replacing bulbs/tubes.

● Taking delivery of stores, materials and other goods and conveying them to their

points of distribution. Dispatching laundry, goods, materials etc.

● Operating the heating plant so that the required temperatures are maintained in

the premises and an adequate supply of hot water is available. Carrying out frost

precaution procedures.

● Ensuring that all caretaking and cleaning equipment is in a safe and working

condition and arranging for repair as appropriate.

● Carrying out routine procedures or checks on ancillary equipment, e.g. checking

batteries, automatic pumps and areas subject to flooding.

● Carrying out school based procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and

entering, accident or major damage.

Other duties:

● Carry out tests, check, inspection and services to equipment, plant and buildings

as needed and trained to do so and record on the relevant system.

● Assisting with the supervision and training of cleaning staff in the absence of/as

requested by the Site Manager.

● Undertaking letting and related duties as appropriate in accordance with the

provincial agreement. Including setting up of equipment and rooms.

● Preparing the school premises and site for out of school activities.

General:

● To participate in the performance and development review process, taking

personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training

opportunities in discussion with the line manager.

● To be flexible with working times and willing to assist when needed, sometimes at

short notice or at different locations.

● To show initiative and deal effectively with unforeseen problems as they arise

● To contribute in a positive way to the effective running of the school.

● To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health &

safety in the workplace.

● Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s

Equal Opportunities Policy.

● The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this

commitment.

● At all times to carry out the duties in accordance with school-based policies and

Health and Safety procedures.