We are seeking a Caretaker to join our site team here at Hayesdown First School.

The successful candidate will need to have practical skills and be reliable as well as flexible and enjoy working in a busy school environment. Any previous experience of caretaking would be desirable, although not essential.

Are you a practical, reliable and enthusiastic individual looking to make a real difference in a vibrant school community? Hayesdown First School, a welcoming First school, set in a friendly environment with 300 pupils, is seeking a part-time Caretaker to join our team.

Detail of daily working hours:

3 hours per day worked as a split shift e.g. 7.30 – 9.30am and 6.00 – 7.00pm (there is a degree of flexibility to how these hours are worked however we require someone to open school in the mornings and lock up at the end of the day). 

 About the Role:

You’ll play an essential part in ensuring our school is a safe, clean and well-maintained place for children to learn and thrive. Your work will include site security, basic maintenance, health and safety checks, and helping to set up for school events.

 We’re looking for someone who:

• Is proactive and takes pride in their work
• Has good maintenance and DIY skills
• Can work flexibly and as part of a supportive team
• Is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our pupils

 In return, we offer:

• Children who will make you smile everyday
• Consideration of your ‘well-being’ and access to support (in the eventuality any is required)
• The support of a committed team
• Opportunities to grow as a professional
• The support of a Trust who like us, values its employees and respects our school’s individuality
• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for training and development through The Partnership Trust
• Some flexibility in working hours to suit your availability
• The chance to play a key role in supporting our school community

Our children thrive with adults who are friendly, firm and fair, so we are seeking adults who are calm, consistent and committed.

 Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the security of the school premises, including opening and closing buildings as required
• Carry out regular checks of the site, identifying and reporting any health and safety risks
• Ensuring the site is “weather -proof”  for example gritting, gutter clearing, heating control and maintenance.
• Perform minor repairs and general maintenance (e.g. painting, basic plumbing, replacing light bulbs)
• Assist with the set-up and clearing away of furniture and equipment for school events, assemblies, and meetings
• Ensure external areas (playgrounds, car parks, entrances) are clean and safe
• Manage deliveries to the school, ensuring items are distributed to the correct locations
• Report any major maintenance issues to the appropriate manager
• Carry out regular checks and tests, e.g. fire alarms, emergency lighting, legionella flushing, and record findings in line with school policies
• Support emergency procedures, such as fire drills and lockdowns

 Skills and Knowledge

• Basic maintenance and DIY skills
• Understanding of health and safety and safeguarding requirements in schools
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic IT skills (e.g. for record-keeping)

Personal Qualities

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Proactive and solution-focused
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of site safety and cleanliness
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the school

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note: The salary indicated is based on a pay scale.  New appointments are normally made at the bottom of the scale.  Progression through the scale is dependent on length of service in line with our pay policy

Our children thrive with adults who are friendly, firm and fair, so we are seeking adults who are calm, consistent and committed.

We would encourage visits to our school so you can see for yourself all we can offer.  Please contact the School Office Team to arrange a convenient time.