Caretaker

Caretaker

Location: Surlingham, Norwich NR14 7DQ

Salary: FTE £24,027 - £24,404 per annum, Pro-rata £9,022 - £9,329 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 - 10:00 (they will consider different hours to suit the right person)

The Primary School and Nursery are members of the Education Trust. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 13 primary and 9 secondary schools.

The Role

The school caretaker will report into the headteacher and office manager and is responsible for the following; security management of both school sites, maintaining the school buildings and the surrounding outdoor areas, ensure all furniture, fittings and outdoor play equipment is safe and up to HSE standards, upkeep of school appearance both inside and outside.

Job activities are divided into the following categories: Site and Security, Preparing Facilities, Maintenance and Repairs and Monitoring Work.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key holder and deal with minor security/safety issues including contractor access during school holidays.
• Prepare the school site, premises, rooms and work areas; this includes operation of the school heating and lighting.
• Monthly Legionella testing (training will be provided).
• Weekly flushing testing.
• Monthly play equipment inspection and recording.
• Fire Alarm Testing weekly at both sites.
• 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 during school holidays.
• 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 when necessary.

Skills and Qualifications

The personal competencies expected of all Trust support staff are:

• 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;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

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;

• Punctual and reliable worker.

The qualifications and previous experience required for 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

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Applications closing date: 22nd May 2025

Interview dates: 2nd June 2025