Assistant Caretaker

Are you a reliable, hardworking and proactive individual looking for an opportunity to play a vital role in a busy and caring school community? We are seeking to appoint a committed Assistant Caretaker to help ensure our school site is safe, secure, clean and well maintained for our pupils, staff and visitors. The post includes responsibility for site security, basic maintenance, cleaning, health and safety support, and general upkeep of the school buildings and grounds. A particular requirement and focus of the role will be gardening: including; mowing of the school field and all grass areas, pruning and weeding.
We are looking for someone dependable and practical, who can work both independently and as part of a team, and who takes pride in maintaining high standards across the school environment. The successful candidate will need to be flexible in their working patterns and willing to work evenings and weekends where required.

Why Join Us?
A welcoming and supportive school community:
We take pride in our strong team culture and collaborative approach, where every member of staff plays an important part in school life.

A varied and rewarding role:
This is a key position within the school, with responsibilities including unlocking and locking the premises, alarm setting and response, identifying and reporting repairs, carrying out minor maintenance, supporting cleaning standards, maintaining the grounds, gardening and helping with day-to-day operational needs across the site.
A role where you can make a real difference:
You will directly contribute to providing a safe, clean and well-maintained environment in which children can learn and thrive.
Opportunities to develop your skills:
The school is looking for someone willing to undertake training including COSHH, IOSH, Manual Lifting, Asbestos and Fire Safety, making this a strong opportunity for someone keen to build their knowledge and experience further.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:
Has experience of practical site duties
Including working with machinery and chemicals, and experience of DIY and minor repairs and gardening.
Has good knowledge of health, safety and cleaning practices
Including cleaning materials linked to COSHH, fire safety, and DIY rules and regulations.
Is dependable, flexible and hardworking
With the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Can manage a range of site responsibilities effectively
Including security of the premises, minor repairs, liaising with contractors, cleaning and monitoring, replenishing supplies, maintaining a litter-free environment and supporting the efficient day-to-day operation of the school site.
Can use machinery and IT
And is prepared to undertake relevant training where needed.

Visits
Visits are actively encouraged. We would be delighted to show prospective candidates around our school and learn more about the role.