3 days a week, 7:30-4pm. 

The Caretaker is responsible for:

• Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes buildings and grounds;
• Carrying out cleaning, handyperson activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage, and minor repairs;
• Liaise with contractors and cleaning staff;
• Promoting health and safety around the school.

General duties

• Carry out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school;
• Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings, and report any issues to the Headteacher;
• Carry out small repairs, painting as required in DIY projects;
• Arrange larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractor;
• Driving the school minibus for pupils and staff as required.

Cleaning

• Carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of waste;
• Carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and cleaning up spillages;
• Arrange an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchen, dining areas, food tech areas and other frequently used spaces on school premises;
• Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products, including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels.

Security

• Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder;
• Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out of school hours when necessary;
• Check at the end of the day that all windows, doors and gates are locked, lights switched off, and gas and electrical appliances are turned off;
• Set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches, and respond to any alarms or other call-outs following agreed procedures;
• Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned;
• Advise the Headteacher on all matters relating to school security and safety.

Health and safety

• Ensure a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation;
• Carry out and record regular health and safety checks, including on legionella risk, play equipment, safety equipment, and any hazards on school premises; report any problems to the Headteacher;
• Provide safe access to the school in cold weather conditions;
• Make sure all members of the team follow health and safety procedures;
• Weekly test of fire alarm;
• Monitor the work of contractors, ensuring safe working practice and quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people;
• Comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, and equal opportunities, and report all concerns to an appropriate person;
• Take appropriate action to identify, evaluate and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the school working environment;
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school;
• Establish constructive relationships and communication with all staff and other agencies/professionals;
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others;
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required;
• There may be an occasional requirement to visit other sites in the group;

This job description provides the basis of a range of duties associated with the role. It may be changed by the Leadership Team to reflect or anticipate changes or to undertake additional duties as required by the organisation.