St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a skilled, conscientious and motivated caretaker.
This non-resident post is for 20 hours per week, to be worked over 5 days per week. Employment will be on a 52 week per year basis. Annual leave to be taken during school holidays.
The Job Purpose: Provide a security and caretaking service to the school to minimise risks to the health and safety of those using the school site, and to limit the possibility of damage to the school premises and loss of property through theft outside normal school hours. Ensure the cost effective use of materials and equipment and participate in the efficient and economic use of the school premises.
Key deliverables include:
- Participate in and ensure that the site is kept clean and tidy in order to minimise risks to the health and safety of those using the school site, and to ensure the activities of the school can take place in an environment suited to learning;
- Contribute to maintaining the site in a good state of repair and maintaining heating and lighting, to minimise risks to the health and safety of those using the school site and to ensure that the activities of the school take place in an environment suited to learning. Liaise with the Headteacher/XCET Estates Team in the preparation of long and short term maintenance programmes;
- Secure all school buildings and set alarm systems when school is not in use to protect the building and its contents, and provide safe access to buildings and classrooms in the event of snow, minor floods and similar emergency situations, initiating emergency services procedures when needed;
- Provide a portering and furniture moving service to ensure supplies are in place and school activities can proceed;
- Establish and maintain monitoring procedures to ensure that the school site is kept in a good state of repair, clean, safe and stocked with all necessary cleaning and maintenance supplies. Take responsibility for raising any issues, initially with the staff concerned or with the contractor, as appropriate, to achieve improved performance;
- Contribute to the Governing Body’s/ XCET objectives of achieving greater value for money in the maintenance of the buildings and site through, for example, the management and monitoring of utility services and advising on increased efficiency of the service inspections/fault finding.
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
