In addition to the following duties, the post holder may be required to undertake any of the duties normally associated with the lower graded Site Supervisor posts

Security and Supervisions

-          To act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds. The routine

and non-routine opening 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;

-          Monitoring the standards of cleanliness of the premises and furnishings and reporting any problems

or faults to the Headteacher;

 Caretaking and Maintenance

Undertaking daily cleaning of allocated areas;

-          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;

-          Washing and cleaning of diffusers and replacing bulbs/tubes. (If this involves work at a high level – see above);

-          Informing the Headteacher of any repairs or maintenance work required at the premises which is beyond the competence of the post holder;

-          - Carrying out first line repairs and maintenance which are not beyond the scope and capability of the post holder including:-

•         Basic plumbing work – e.g. repairing a leaking pipe, unblocking sinks, simple installation work, such as plumbing in a new tap, or replacing washer etc;

•         minor maintenance of the heating system e.g. bleeding radiators;

•         minor repairs to school furniture, sports and classroom equipment;

•         painting and decorating as appropriate;

•         plastering work such as repairing cracked or broken plaster, making good, damaged walls for example, following the removal of say, shelving or similar fittings;

•         fencing and boundary repairs, e.g. mending broken fencing panels or stakes, repairing holes in chain link fences etc;

•         glazing work, such as replacing smaller windows, re-beading or re-puttying glass panes, internal and external. Note: Specialist contractors would be used for repairs to large window panes or double-glazed units or window at a high level or glass covered by safety glazing regulations;

•         Minor gardening duties (including tidying, flower boxes, weeding etc) excluding application of weed killers.

-          Ensuring that all areas within the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free-flowing and clean;

-          Taking delivery of stores, materials and other goods and conveying them to their points of distribution. Dispatching laundry, goods, materials etc;

-          Ensuring that adequate supplies of cleaning materials and other supplies are available;

-          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. fire alarms/equipment, water checks, 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;

-          Cleaning windows as appropriate:

-          Ensuring that all areas within the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free-flowing and clean

Other duties

-          Planning of own workload and the planning and allocation of duties

-          Working collaboratively with cleaning staff;

-          Undertaking training as appropriate;

-          Occasional collection of miscellaneous provisions away from school premises, where reasonable;

-          Ensuring that all caretaking and cleaning equipment is in a safe and working condition and arranging for repair as appropriate;

-          Ensuring that adequate supplies of cleaning materials are ordered;

-          At all times to carry out the duties in accordance with school-based policies and Health and Safety procedures, including risk assessments;

-          To fully participate in the school’s appraisal scheme where appropriate;

-          The duties may be varied by the Headteacher and/or Governing Body to meet changed circumstances in a manner compatible with the post held.