Head Caretaker

Description

• Promoting health and safety around the school
• Responsible for the Operation of heating plant and reporting any obvious deficiencies in the heating system as a matter of urgency.
• Working with the Facilities Contract Account Manager to identify and schedule repairs / maintenance where required for specialist works identifying these where external contractors are needed to undertake the works.
• Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are carried out.
• Be responsible for all contractors to have full access to the site with regards to the Statutory Testing of any specialist equipment
• All other aspects of site management, such as supervising external contractors, and site use and development planning
• Advise the Account Manager / FET / Headteacher on all matters relating to school security and safety. representatives).
• Responsible for all areas of the school to be kept clean and free from clutter.
• To liaise with users of the building as appropriate to facilitate additional or non-standard usage of the building, outside usual educational hours (e.g., hirers, community services department and contractor’s representatives).
• Check at the end of the day that all windows, doors, and gates are locked, lights switched off, and gas and electrical appliances are turned off.
• Ensuring that the disposal of all waste, is done in the correct and appropriate manner.
• To support building projects within agreed tolerances as set by the Trust, i.e., obtaining quotations, determining timing of work and costs within agreed parameters.
• o ensure a clean, safe, secure, and pleasant environment for users of the school buildings and grounds
• Carry out minor repairs and maintenance to the buildings/grounds which are within the post holder’s capability. This excludes major building works.
• Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out-of-school hours when necessary.
• Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder.
• Responsible for ensuring that all work carried out by themselves or those they supervise as set out in this job description, is completed with due observance to appropriate Health and Safety at Work requirements.
• Responsible for Keeping drain grids clean and free from debris and other litter daily.
• Make main pathways safe after snow/frost by cleaning/salting as appropriate.
• To be responsible for the management of health and safety regarding premises and to keep a log of safety issues including maintenance of the fire and asbestos log.
• Ensure that the appropriate materials and equipment on the site are available and ensuring the equipment receives correct repair and maintenance.
• Contribute to the overall aims and ethos of the Trust and establish constructive relationships with the Trust’s schools.
• Be responsible for the estates fabric and equipment to ensure safe use, including repair where possible, e.g., window blinds, door handles, toilet flushes and other wear and tear.
• Be responsible for site compliance, e.g., fire and intruder alarm testing, emergency light testing, call points, legionella flushing, etc.
• Set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches, and respond to any alarms or other callouts following agreed procedures.
• Undertake cleaning duties when cleaners are not on site, to maintain a Health and Safety standard for a safe and pleasant environment, including the cleaning away of bodily fluids using appropriate methods throughout the school day.
• Comply with health and safety policies, organisational statements, and procedures, undertake to report any incidents/accidents/hazards and to take a proactive approach to health and safety matters to protect both yourself and others.
• Ensure that areas requiring repair are not a source of danger to the occupants or affect the security of the building with due observance of Health and Safety at Work requirements.
• Be responsible for the efficient and effective running of the site including the management of any contractors attending the site.
• Responsible for the opening and closing of the building and its grounds.
• Carry out general porterage duties for the establishment, within health and safety guidelines.
• Carrying out cleaning, handyperson activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage, and minor repairs
• To ensure adherence to the standards of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
• To liaise with the Trust and Headteacher regularly regarding issues of Health and Safety, ongoing repairs and maintenance and building projects.
• Plan for specialist repairs and maintenance in liaison with the Trust Director of Operations and within delegated budget.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and secure school, which includes the buildings and grounds

Requirements

• Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance