Part Time Caretaker required for ASAP

Highfield Littleport Academy is part of The Active Learning Trust.  We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and committed Caretaker to join our friendly school.

Can you hit the ground running and work flexibly within the team to do what it takes to support our pupils to ensure the site is safe and clean?

The actual salary for this post is between £16,234 and £16,489. The successful candidate would work 25 hours per week all year round.

Previous working knowledge of a school site team environment is highly desirable however we also welcome applications from individuals who can transfer their skill-set into this exciting role.

Main purpose

To carry out cleaning and site maintenance duties in and around the academy as directed. To deliver a clean and safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Cleaning and Preparation

·        Undertake cleaning duties which may include dusting, emptying bins, picking up litter, sweeping, washing, vacuuming, scrubbing, buffing, polishing, toilet cleaning in areas of the academy

·        Oversee and undertake cleaning operations

·        Oversee and undertake preparation of rooms and appropriate work areas

Resources

·        Monitor stock levels and inform manager of requirements

·        Restocking facilities e.g. soap, paper towels

·        Store all equipment and chemicals used in the appropriate manner

·        Act as designated key holder for academy premises

·        Deal with minor security/safety issues

Maintenance

·        Undertake general site maintenance and basic equipment repair

·        Perform temporary and minor repairs/maintenance

·        Maintain grounds as necessary e.g. light work such as mow, trim and weed

·        Undertake basic DIY and courier duties

·        Report major faults/repairs/maintenance to the line manager

·        Operate systems such as heating, cooling

Systems, Policies and Procedures

·        Work to expected standards and complete work within required timescales

Assists with setting standards

Candidates called for interview please note that references will be requested once you have confirmed your attendance for interview.

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from people of all races, nationalities and ethnicities.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact the school to arrange a mutually convenient time.  

We only accept applications submitted online via My New Term, our chosen applicant tracking system, and which are completed before the closing deadline. Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.  With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.​