Caretaker

Caretaker

Location: Attleborough, Norfolk

Salary: SCP4 £24,404 - SCP6 £25,183 (FTE) SCP4 £18,328 - SCP6 £19,254 (Pro Rata)

Our client is a rural community primary school situated in the village of Old Buckenham, Norfolk which first opened back in 1963. They are a joint Primary and Nursery School with exceptional grounds that include two playgrounds, a wildlife area with pond, a vast games’ field, international arboretum, amphitheatre, tunnel and mound, an adventure playground and an exciting and stimulating outdoor learning area for the youngest children.

The Role

The Caretaker is responsible to the Office Manager and is responsible for pro-actively managing the security, care and availability of the school site, the building, furniture, fittings and equipment to ensure a satisfactory and safe physical environment and to promote the efficient use of the School’s assets.

The post-holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation. They must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately.

All duties must be carried out in accordance with the relevant Health and Safety instructions and the Norfolk County Council Caretakers’ Code of Practice.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Undertake the open up and lock up and maintain security procedures.
• Act as a key holder and deal with minor security/safety issues
• Monitor standards of cleaning & undertake cleaning as required
• Prepare the school site, premises, rooms and work areas; this includes operation of the school heating and lighting
• Porterage duties as required and particularly the laying out of furniture and other equipment for timetabled activities without direct instruction.
• Undertake basic DIY to the level of a competent handyman
• Report major items for repair to the Office Manager
• Interact with staff, parents, pupils and visitors in a helpful and sensitive manner
• Meet, brief and oversee contractors and deliveries
• Monitor stock levels and inform line manager of requirements
• Have knowledge and awareness of health and safety practices and policies, have an understanding of COSHH regulations, maintain records where required
• Be willing to undertake training relevant to the role
• In conjunction with the Headteacher and Office Manager to attend meetings with the School’s Property Maintenance Adviser and prepare schedules of planned and reactive maintenance works.

Skills and Qualifications

The professional competencies expected of a Caretaker are:

• Understands and complies with Health & Safety Regulations
• Proficient in the technical aspects of the post
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities
• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of a Caretaker are:

• A good level of literacy and numeracy
• A sound track record of work in a relevant area of construction or maintenance.

To Apply

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