53 Cleaning / Domestic / Caretaking jobs in Gateshead

The person appointed will have total commitment towards maintaining a safe, positive, clean and happy environment for our children, staff and visitors. This Caretaker will ensure the seamless running and operation of our school site every day. Duties will include:

• Opening and closing the school each day and carrying out security checks for the school buildings and grounds (lights, windows, gates, internal / external doors, boundary wall/fence).
• Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment, in line with other schedules.
• To identify and prioritise routine maintenance of the school buildings and grounds, undertaking minor repair work where needed e.g. changing light bulbs, erecting shelves, painting and decorating, minor plumbing etc.
• Act as the designated key holder for the school premises, responding where needed to security alarm or other call outs in accordance with agreed procedures., The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Supporting documents STMS JD PS for Caretaker - May 25.docx (941.97 KB) 1. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.docx (50.89 KB) 3. Disqualification Policy.docx (43.51 KB) 5. Model Equality Act 2010 Reasonable Adjustments Statement.pdf (62.17 KB) 4. Guidance Notes to Applicants.docx (58.87 KB)

We are seeking to appoint a skilled, reliable and self-motivated person to take on this extremely important role of Caretaker in the school, to join our dedicated and supportive team., The successful candidate will be keen to maintain our school environment to a high standard to support children's learning. They should be able to work effectively as part of the staff team, look after the safety and cleanliness of the site and also have the ability to work on their own initiative in recognising jobs that require attention, prioritising their own workload, undertaking some heavy lifting, moving and handling and be willing to undertake training and development. The successful candidate will have:
• Good DIY skills.
• Ability to work in accordance with the school's Health & Safety Policies and the code of safe working.
• Ability to work on own initiative, as well as taking direction from others.
• Ability to undertake general building maintenance and repairs without guidance.
• Ability to communicate well with adults and students and be a positive member of our happy team.