School Caretaker

( 10 hours per week)

We are looking for a dedicated Caretaker to join our school team to make a meaningful difference to our children's learning environment!  This role offers a varied and interesting range of responsibilities related to the upkeep of our buildings and grounds to ensure that the school remains a safe, secure and inviting environment for our pupils, staff and visitors.  If you are hardworking, dependable and able to work both independently and as part of a team, we would love to hear from you! 

We are seeking to appoint an individual:

•          To undertake tasks that maintain and enhance the school overall appearance, safety, security, cleanliness and efficiency and are able to handle manual tasks.
•          With the ability to prioritise work and have a proactive approach to problem solving.
•          With the ability to work efficiently using good organisational skills.
•           Who can work well as part of a team and is able to follow direction and work in collaboration with the leadership team.
•           Able to work flexibly, adopt a hands-on approach and respond to unplanned situations, being flexible with changing tasks or unexpected situations.
•           Able to quickly address issues such as minor repairs or emergencies as directed.
•           Committed to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding.
•           With an understanding of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety.
•           Who is dependable and trustworthy with tasks and schedules and with good communication skills.
•           Who can ensure cleanliness, safety checks and proper maintenance - with basic technical or safety knowledge.
•           Who has an understanding health and safety protocols and equipment handling and is able to undertake mandatory training as and when needed using basic computer skills.

If you'd like to make a real difference in the environment our children learn in and be part of a welcoming school community, we'd love to hear from you.  To discuss this role further please contact the school office: admin@st-catharines.gloucs.sch.uk